KEARNY -- The section of the New Jersey Turnpike that was closed for hours following Wednesday afternoon's fatal truck crash is back open this morning, according to a report.

The northbound western spur of the Turnpike re-opened just before the morning rush began, NJ1015.com said.

The driver of a tractor-trailer lost control of the vehicle as he slowed in traffic while attempting to avoid several mattresses and box springs on the road, State Police said.

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The driver traveled across the right lane and shoulder and struck a guardrail before the truck overturned and burst into flames, according to State Police.

Flames trapped the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The truck was traveling in the center lane near milepost 109.5 at about 3:15 p.m.

Fire crews, including from Kearny and the Port Authority, brought the fire under control just before 5 p.m., but the lanes remained closed as authorities conducted an investigation.

Authorities haven't identified the driver yet.

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