Six Killed in Newark Car Crash After Vehicle Plunges Off Overpass

The car struck a Pulaski Skyway support column before catching fire late Friday night, authorities report.

The fatal crash occurred around 10:47 p.m. Friday near Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street in Newark, New Jersey.
A vehicle carrying six individuals went off the roadway, became airborne, and collided with a Pulaski Skyway support column.
Upon impact, the car caught fire, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants; their identities have not yet been released.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has launched an active investigation into the incident, with no further details currently available.
Officials have scheduled a press conference for Monday afternoon to provide updates on the ongoing investigation.