NJ State trooper struck by vehicle on I-295, report says

A New Jersey State trooper has been airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle on I-295, 6ABC News has reported.

Authorities told 6ABC that the trooper sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle at about 8 p.m., while on the highway near Exit 23 in West Deptford.

The trooper's name and condition have not yet been released.

NJ State Police confirmed the incident in a post on Twitter, indicating that the incident occurred in the southbound lanes of the roadway.

This is a developing story. We will post additional updates as they become available.

Toniann Antonelli is the digital managing editor for news at NJ 101.5. Reach her at toniann.antonelli@townsquaremedia.com, or on Twitter @ToniRadio1015.