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PATH train fire caused delays, suspensions in Jersey City
A fire sparked under a NJ PATH train earlier this morning, leading to 13 people being treated for smoke inhalation, as well as delays and suspensions. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the latest.
JERSEY CITY - A fire at PATH station in Jersey City caused some major delays for New York City commuters on Monday morning, but services have now resumed.
What we know:
Officials say a fire started under an eastbound train at the Newport PATH station around 6:19 a.m.
Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, nine of whom were taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Video posted online shows the train filling with smoke as flames erupted from underneath.
Local perspective:
The fire suspended service on the Hoboken-WTC and JSQ-33rd Street lines for several hours. Normal service was restored before noon.
What's next:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Port Authority and reporting from FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini.