The road's southbound lanes were shut down until further notice
Update: The road has been reopened, police said around 8:20 p.m.
PARAMUS - Traffic on the southbound side of Route 17 has been shut down after an accident, according to police.
Paramus police responded to the crash near the intersection of A&S Drive just after 2:30 p.m., but said the entire road had been closed in one direction four hours later.
Details on the accident remained scarce. Police said detours had been put into place, but it remained unclear when the road might reopen.
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