A section of Route 17 southbound was closed in the city as firefighters battled a truck fire on the highway Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Route 17 southbound was closed, near the Lodi border, in Hackensack Sept. 8, 2015
The fire was reported on the highway's ramp to Route 80, the fire department said.
All southbound lanes of Route 17 were closed as of around 2:30 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.
One person suffered minor injuries, according to the fire department.
In an online alert, Maywood police warned motorists to "expect major delays" in the area.
Lodi police said the highway was closed near Summit Avenue and asked drivers to avoid the area.
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