WATCH: Intense car fire on the NJ Turnpike caused miles of traffic

On Monday night, I spoke in Fort Lee. And yes, there were some traffic troubles.

As I made my way to Princeton after holding a town hall discussion on our parental bill of rights and small business protection act, surprisingly, I made it to the venue with zero issues, I hit a little traffic by Newark airport, but I was actually on time.

The trouble started when I ignored my navigation and stayed on the Turnpike despite being directed to take Exit 11 and the parkway to 287.

I stayed southbound to Exit 9 but got stalled in my progress by a car that had caught fire on the shoulder.

Of course, the firefighters were called from a southern unit so they approached the scene from the northbound lanes so the traffic there was backed up for miles.

Were you caught in the mess? Have you ever had your car catch fire? Hit me up on the free NJ 101.5 app and I might share your story on the air!

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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Bill Spadea. Any opinions expressed are Bill's own. Bill Spadea is on the air weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talkin’ Jersey, taking your calls at 1-800-283-1015.

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