A vehicle fire inside the Lincoln Tunnel closed all lanes during the evening rush hour, causing delays for commuters. The FDNY reported a car fire after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, with video showing flames shooting from the vehicle while traffic was halted. Port Authority extinguished the fire, and one person was treated at Mount Sinai West, though there were no serious injuries. All lanes reopened at 7:40 p.m., following lengthy delays of up to an hour on the New York-bound side and bus service delays from NJ Transit.
A vehicle fire inside the Lincoln Tunnel caused all lanes to close, leading to significant delays for commuters during the evening rush hour.
Reports indicate that the car fire occurred after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, with flames engulfing the vehicle and traffic halted behind it.
Port Authority extinguished the flames, and one individual was treated at Mount Sinai West but no serious injuries were reported.
After the incident, delays were reported on the New York-bound side of the Lincoln Tunnel, with wait times reaching up to an hour.
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