A fire broke out under an eastbound train at Newport PATH Station on August 4, leading to a chaotic evacuation of passengers as smoke filled the train. Thirteen people suffered from smoke inhalation, with nine needing further medical attention. The incident occurred shortly before 6:20 a.m., resulting in the suspension of certain train lines while other routes remained operational. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and alternative transportation options were provided to assist affected commuters.
Video footage captured during the incident shows chaos as passengers hurriedly attempted to exit the smoke-filled train while a fire burned under one of the train cars.
The fire began shortly before 6:20 a.m. under an eastbound train at Newport PATH Station, prompting a swift evacuation of passengers to the platform.
Thirteen individuals received treatment for smoke inhalation at the scene, with nine being transported to the hospital for further evaluation as a precaution.
Train lines connecting Hoboken to World Trade Center and Journal Square to Midtown Manhattan were suspended after the fire, though other connections remained operational.
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