NJ Transit Bus Fire Causes Major Delays on NJ Turnpike

NJ Turnpike Bus Fire

• 🔥 A New Jersey Transit bus was observed fully engulfed in flames on the Eastern Spur of the NJ Turnpike in Secaucus.
• ⚠️ The bus fire occurred just south of Interchange 15X, causing significant traffic disruptions.
• 🧐 While ambulances were present, there were no reported injuries at the time of the report.

Traffic and Travel Impacts

• 🚗 The incident led to major delays, with traffic backed up to Interchange 15W.
• 🛣️ The left lane southbound was closed but has since reopened, with traffic now moving in the left lane northbound.
• 💡 Drivers were advised to use the Western Spur as an alternative route.

Public Transit Disruptions

• 🚆 PATH train service between Hoboken and World Trade Center, and Hoboken and 33rd Street, was suspended due to a broken rail.
• 🚌 New Jersey Transit is cross-honoring PATH tickets at several stations, including Hoboken, Exchange Place, and Secaucus.
• 🚢 New York Waterway and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail are also cross-honoring tickets.

Other Information

• 🅿️ Alternate side parking regulations were suspended for Yom Kippur, but meter payments were still required.