A 10-vehicle accident occurred by the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan and forced officials to close portions of the roadway creating a large traffic backup.

The accident occurred today at 2:30 p.m. and involved seven cars and three trucks, but the cause of the accident has not been determined at this time. A fuel spill was also make the cleanup much more difficult. At 4 p.m. one of the eastbound lanes was reopened. There has been four minor injuries reported at this time.

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