Fatal crash on Palisades Parkway in Rockland causing major morning traffic delays Friday

A fatal multi-vehicle crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Orangeburg near the New Jersey border caused major traffic delays for commuters early the morning of Friday, Feb. 28.

According to NY511, the alert system of the State Department of Transportation, the fatal crash happened around 6:19 a.m. between exit 5B on Route 303 and exit 4, headed southbound towards the New Jersey border.

Palisades Parkway Police confirmed the crash but declined to provide any additional details. It is unclear how many victims or vehicles were involved.

The incident remains under investigation. As of 7:15 a.m., all four lanes of the PIP remain closed, causing major traffic delays. Police advise commuters to seek alternate routes of travel.

(This is a developing story and will update.)

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Fatal crash on Palisades Parkway near Orangeburg NY-New Jersey border