Overview

• Police said the two-vehicle collision occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday on the southbound Turnpike just south of Exit 1 in Carneys Point Township, Salem County.
• Four people were pronounced dead at the scene, and another person was hospitalized with no immediate update on their condition.
• Officials confirmed only that two vehicles were involved and did not provide details on how the crash happened.
• As of about 7 a.m., all lanes through the crash area were closed while crews worked at the scene.
• Community outlets reported the victims were yeshiva students and alleged another driver was intoxicated, but authorities have not confirmed those claims.