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2 drivers killed in multi-vehicle crash in Wanaque, New Jersey, prosecutors say

Two people were killed in a serious crash Sunday night in Wanaque, New Jersey, the Passaic County prosecutor's office said Monday. 

Prosecutors said four vehicles -- a Honda Accord, Lexus GS-350, Subaru Legacy and BMW 2 -- were involved, and the 26-year-old driver of the Honda and 63-year-old driver of the Lexus were pronounced dead.

No further details have been provided about the circumstances of the crash or the other drivers' conditions.

The investigation shut down a section of Ringwood Avenue for more than eight hours overnight before the roadway finally reopened early Monday. 

Wanaque schools operating with delayed opening

The Wanaque School District posted a message online saying all schools would have a 90-minute delayed opening Monday because of the cleanup. 

"I apologize for the late hour of this message, but due to a serious accident in front of Haskell Elementary School, the police have asked us to delay the start of school tomorrow, Monday, for the entire district," the message read in part. 

Students in grades K-8 were expected to arrive by 10:15 a.m. Monday. Preschoolers were to arrive for the morning session at 10:30 a.m., followed by the afternoon session at 1:15 p.m.

School officials said they would continue to share updates in the event that schools needed to be canceled entirely. 

Multiple vehicles towed away from Ringwood Ave. crash

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A serious crash in Wanaque, New Jersey shut down a busy roadway Sunday, and it's causing a delayed opening for schools Monday.  CBS News New York

Police said the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday on the busy roadway that runs through a predominantly residential neighborhood. 

"They need to get it under control, it's dangerous for the kids," said one man who lives along Ringwood Ave.

Video captured the aftermath, showing debris from multiple vehicles scattered across the roadway. 

Tow trucks removed at least four cars that appeared to be crushed and crumbled. 

Wanaque is located in Passaic County, between Ringwood and Pompton Lakes. 

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