Crime & Safety

Ocean Avenue Crash In Long Branch Causes Traffic Delays

Sections of Ocean Avenue had to be closed briefly.

LONG BRANCH, NJ - A multi-car crash on Tuesday afternoon closed sections of Ocean Avenue near North Bath Avenue, according to app.com.

The northbound lanes of Ocean Avenue had reopened as of 4 p.m. The southbound lanes remained closed until 4:20 p.m. There appeared to be several vehicles involved.

Charles Webster, a spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, said the Long Branch police department was handling the investigation.

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