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Peanut M&M’s Spill Closes I-80 West Lanes in New Jersey After Late-Night Truck Crash

State police cite a tire issue as the developing cause of the crash.

Overview

  • A westbound tractor-trailer carrying a full load of Peanut M&M's rear-ended a parked trailer near mile marker 2.4 around 10:15 p.m. Monday.
  • The collision tore open both box trailers, scattering boxes and loose candy across the roadway, according to fire officials' photos and posts.
  • Westbound traffic was detoured during a multi-agency cleanup, and the highway reopened shortly after midnight.
  • Both drivers were evaluated on scene and declined treatment, and no injuries were reported.
  • An initially reported fire was ruled out, and a state police trooper said the candy truck had a tire problem around 10:17 p.m.