Traffic is severely delayed on the George Washington Bridge following a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist and a tractor-trailer early Thursday morning.
According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, police activity led to the closure of all upper-level lanes heading into New York City around 5 a.m. Witnesses reported heavy congestion during the morning rush hour due to the incident.
First responders from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) found the motorcyclist deceased at the scene; the victim has yet to be identified. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As of 8:15 a.m., some lanes on the upper level of the bridge have begun to reopen, although significant delays are still reported.
Additional delays have been noted in the Holland Tunnel, Outerbridge Crossing, and Goethals Bridge due to ongoing congestion, according to the Port Authority.
This story is developing and may be updated as further details are confirmed.