One person was killed in a fatal truck accident on Interstate 295 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

One person was killed in a fatal truck accident near the Route 73 overpass in Cherry Hill closed Interstate 295 in both directions on Sunday night.  A box truck and a second vehicle crashed on the northbound side around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday causing the truck to catch fire. The closure caused a multi-mile backup in both directions of I-295.  Additional details will be posted as they become available.   Take these important steps after a truck accident: As the commercial trucking industry grows across the country, more and more truck accidents are bound to happen. The size, weight, and many blind spots of a commercial truck pose serious dangers to other drivers, and when a truck accident does happen, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical treatment. Fatality truck accidents are common. Since truck accident claims are more complicated, it is important to get an experienced truck accident attorney on your side, to level the playing field and ensure a full financial recovery. Go here to learn more about your rights and next steps to take if you are involved with a serious or fatal semi-truck accident.