PATH Train Fire at Newport Station Causes Commuter Panic and Service Delays
CBS New YorkAugust 5, 20252 min1,789 views
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- 🚆 A PATH train caught fire at Newport Station in Jersey City during the morning commute, causing significant panic among passengers.
- 💨 The fire filled train cars with smoke, leading to passengers being treated for smoke inhalation.
- ⚠️ Passengers reported being trapped momentarily as smoke filled the car, with flames visible shooting up from under the train.
Emergency Response and Evacuation
- 🔥 Firefighters and PATH crews responded quickly to evacuate passengers after the fire started around 6:20 AM.
- 🚑 Several passengers required medical attention for smoke inhalation, with some transported to the hospital.
- 👥 Witnesses described a chaotic scene with people needing oxygen and expressing concern about potential trampling due to the panic.
Service Resumption and Investigation
- 📈 PATH train service was temporarily suspended but has since resumed full operations.
- 🚌 Commuters relied on alternate routes, with NJ Transit and ferries cross-honoring tickets to accommodate passengers.
- 🔍 Investigators are currently working to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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