Flames engulfed a car during Wednesday's morning commute on the Garden State Parkway in Middletown, shutting down lanes and causing major traffic delays.

A white Nissan Altima caught fire around 8:45 a.m. in the right shoulder of the southbound side of the parkway near mile post 112.4, according to the New Jersey State Police.

In the slush and snow, firefighters responded to the scene and put the fire under control shortly after 9 a.m., State Police said.

There were no injuries reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

The right and middle lanes were shut down, causing traffic delays. However, they were reopened around 9:45 a.m.

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