3 injured in tractor-trailer crash on Route 3 in Clifton

Three people were injured Wednesday in a serious crash on Route 3 in Clifton.
The crash happened on Route 3 West near Main Avenue. Clifton police say that the tractor-trailer was traveling on Route 3 East when it hit a car, swerved and then crossed through the barrier on the westbound side, hitting a BMW and a box truck.
The drivers of all three vehicles were injured but are expected to be OK.
The crash happened just before noon. 
Parts of Route 3 were closed for several hours while the crash was cleared, leading to major traffic issues in the area.