Multi-truck accident spills diesel on I-78 westbound, Hunterdon County NJ

Traffic

Reported: 10/30/2025 07:57 AM

I-78, New Jersey

A multi-truck and trailer accident occurred on I-78 westbound near mile marker 9.8. Diesel fuel is leaking from the trailer. All vehicle occupants have exited their vehicles. Emergency teams are on scene managing the situation.

Audio|Source: Hunterdon County Fire, EMS and Police Central / North Dispatch

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Transcript:

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Asmatine level 2 response for 78 westbound mile marker 9.8 for a multi-truck and trailer motor vehicle accident, safety question, has that response.

00:12

Leading,

00:14

has that team level 2 response requested into

00:18

Peslam attached for 758 westbound mile marker 9.8 for a multiple truck trailer motor vehicle accident.

00:27

Say please.

00:28

We're busting as-backed response.

00:31

That would you, sir.

00:39

25-50, we all-team.

00:43

Port-charger trailer, one SUV, all occupants around the vehicle.

00:48

We'll be out checking.

00:49

Command. Yeah,

00:52

about the problem.

00:56

Gary Gila (number withheld).

01:01

The L-sign (number withheld).

01:09

4255 on location.

01:16

Log 25.

01:18

125. 1950.

01:30

I had another report of wire trees down between Newport and Woodrow. I'll be entering to that if you can just staff the alarm and advise them if they need him.

01:45

17 received Anthony by Newport.

01:50

Yeah,

01:52

between Newport and Woodland.

02:03

All units, responding webinar on township, 3 pavilion roads, freedom now, second call from the alarm company, advised they spoke with a William on location,

02:11

stated they are doing work there, kicked,

02:14

caused the dirt calls the alarm to go off, he will meet the fire department on location 1059.

02:24

That low-hanging wire is in front of (number withheld) cross the roadway.

02:31

Hello, calling parties on a certain of alarm.

02:33

I'm still attending now.

02:53

He's got to be able to vehicle vehicles and diesel fuel from the trailer.

03:03

He's got a gallon fuel that's 8-0 and is a decimal.

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