Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Fire on PATH Train Causes Panic and Injuries in Jersey City
Imagine a train catching fire!
Early Monday morning in Jersey City, NJ, a fire started on a PATH train, causing panic.
Passengers ran to escape the flames and smoke.
The fire happened around 6:15 AM.
Sadly, nine people had to go to the hospital because of the smoke.
The train service was affected for several hours while officials investigated the cause.
A fire erupted on a PATH train in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The incident occurred at 6:15 AM on Monday morning.
Passengers evacuated the train due to flames and smoke.
Nine people were hospitalized due to the fire.
Service on two other PATH lines was suspended for five hours.
- Who
- Passengers on the PATH train.
- What
- A fire broke out on a PATH train.
- When
- Monday morning at 6:15 AM.
- Where
- Jersey City, New Jersey.
- Why
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- Incident Type
- Train Fire
- Location
- Jersey City, NJ
- Date
- Monday
- Time
- 6:15 AM
- Injuries
- 9 hospitalized, 13 treated on scene for smoke inhalation
- Service Affected
- PATH train service
- Cause
- Under investigation
Sources
Terrifying visuals: New Jersey train bursts into flames, passengers scream; Path station suspends service
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