Multiple individuals admitted to hospitals, train service disrupted Monday morning due to fire on PATH train
Fire on PATH Train in Jersey City Disrupts Service
A fire that erupted under an eastbound PATH train at the Newport PATH Station in Jersey City, New Jersey, caused disruptions to the train service on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 6:15-6:20 a.m., and the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
As the fire broke out beneath the train, heavy smoke filled the train cars, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the platform. According to reports, 13 individuals were treated for smoke inhalation, with nine of them subsequently taken to the hospital for further evaluation. The condition of the hospitalized commuters was not disclosed.
The fire caused significant disruption to PATH train service across multiple lines during the morning commute. The Hoboken-World Trade Center and Journal Square-33rd Street routes were suspended, and normal service was restored later that day as of 10 a.m., with the World Trade Center-NWK and Hoboken-33rd Street lines operating.
In response to the incident, PATH officials announced that NJ Transit and New York Waterway would cross-honour tickets, providing commuters with alternative transportation options. Many commuters were forced to find alternate routes due to the service disruptions.
Horrifying video posted on social media shows passengers scrambling to leave a railcar as smoke fills the air and the train doors remain closed. PATH and Jersey City Fire Department crews responded to the scene and remained there throughout the morning.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. For updates on the PATH service, commuters are advised to visit the PATH website or follow their official social media channels.
- The incident, which caused a fire under an eastbound PATH train, has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate, as it falls under the domain of general-news and transportation.
- While the cause of the fire is currently under investigation, the financial implications for those affected by the PATH train disruptions could be significant, given the crime-and-justice ramifications of accidents such as this one in terms of potential lawsuits.
- Meanwhile, the general-news media has been busy covering the incident, including reports on the 13 individuals who were treated for smoke inhalation and the subsequent disruptions to various PATH lines, which may have indirectly impacted businesses in the finance industry during the morning commute.
