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Newport PATH Station Train Fire: What Commuters and Injured Passengers Should Know
This morning, at approximately 6:19–6:20 a.m., a fire ignited under an eastbound PATH train at the Newport Station in Jersey City. The blaze spewed thick smoke into the train car and station, prompting a rapid evacuation onto the platform. Local fire and PATH crews responded promptly as video footage captured flames shooting from beneath the train and visible panic among passengers trapped by closed doors.
Thirteen people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation; nine were transported to hospitals for further evaluation . Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.
Service Impact
Service was suspended for several major PATH lines during the morning rush:
