Crime & Safety

2 Lanes Open On Route 17 South Following Vehicle Fire

A vehicle caught on fire near Century Road, police said.

Route 17 Southbound was closed at Century Road Wednesday morning due to a vehicle fire, police said.
Route 17 Southbound was closed at Century Road Wednesday morning due to a vehicle fire, police said. (Patch graphic)

PARAMUS, NJ — Two lanes are open on Route 17 southbound near Century Road due to a vehicle fire, police reported.

There was a 10- to 15-minute delay in the area, according to 511nj.org, the state's emergency traffic notification system.

Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg could not be immediately reached for comment.

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