Authorities are investigating a crash that had serious injuries reported in Secaucus overnight.
The late night crash happened in the westbound lanes of Route 3 near Paterson Plank Road and Tonnelle Avenue shortly before 11:30 p.m.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene where arriving crews located a crashed vehicle that burst into flames at that location.
At least one person suffered serious injuries and required immediate medical attention according to reports.
Authorities closed the highway to all westbound traffic, diverting it to the NJ Turnpike while they investigated the cause of the crash.
The highway remained closed past the 5 a.m. hour.
UPDATE 6:10 a.m. All lanes are open.