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Route 1 north reopens after early morning tractor-trailer fire in North Brunswick

Smoke was seen coming from the cab as water was sprayed to put out the flames.

Lauren Due

Jan 12, 2026, 7:17 AM

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A tractor-trailer fire slowed the commute on Route 1 North in North Brunswick near Walmart early Monday morning.

The fire happened before 5 a.m. and drew multiple first responders. Smoke was seen coming from the cab as water was sprayed to put out the flames.

The tractor trailer was removed by tow truck around 6 a.m.

All lanes were closed at first, but one lane reopened by 5 a.m. All lanes have since reopened

No word yet on injuries to the driver.

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