A section of the White Horse Pike was closed in New Jersey on Friday night, officials said.
Two pedestrians were killed and at least one other person was hurt in a crash that happened just before 5:30 p.m. in front of the Atco Motel on the 800 block of the White Horse Pike, police said.
The White Horse Pike was closed near the motel as crews worked to clean up and drivers were being detoured from Stevens and Garfield Avenues, police said.
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Police say that at least one car was involved in the crash. The drivers did stop and stayed on the scene.
Police in Waterford Township took to social media and urged drivers to seek an alternate route.
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Skyforce10 was over the scene around 6:30 p.m. on Friday where crews could be seen investigating. About half a dozen police cars were there.
Firetrucks and firemen were also on the scene as a dark-colored car was sitting in the roadway.
If you have any information on the crash, please call Lt. Timothy Lyons at 856-767-2134 ext. 245. You can also contact Det. Samuel Funches at 856-397-4000.
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