US actor Tracy Morgan critically injured in crash

Former "Saturday Night Live" in intensive care after his limo bus overturned

WASHINGTON: US actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was in critical condition Saturday after a fatal six-vehicle accident early in the morning in New Jersey, a state police official said.

The former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" star was flown to the hospital where he remains in intensive care after the limo bus he was traveling in overturned, killing one passenger inside, Sergeant Gregory Williams of New Jersey State Police told AFP.

Two tractor-trailers, an SUV and two passenger vehicles were also involved in the New Jersey Turnpike accident, he added.

Williams said a preliminary report indicated that the limo bus, which crashed around 1:00 am (0500 GMT) carrying seven people, may have been struck from behind by one of the tractor trailers.

Morgan, 45, was hospitalized at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Three individuals were admitted at the facility in critical condition and one in fair condition, a hospital spokesman told CNN.

The former "Saturday Night Live" cast member, who appeared on the show from 1996 to 2003, also starred in the award-winning US sitcom "30 Rock," which ended after seven seasons early last year.
Morgan performed Friday night at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover, Delaware.