Passengers flee smoke-filled train after fire erupts in New Jersey

Reuters

A fire beneath a commuter train at Newport Station in Jersey City caused major disruptions to New Jersey transit lines on Monday morning (August 4).

Footage captured by a passenger showed thick smoke filling the train car as panicked commuters rushed to exit. The fire appeared to ignite beneath the train while it was at the platform.

Reuters verified the video’s location using the station’s platform layout and confirmed the date through metadata on the original file. Emergency crews responded swiftly, though no injuries were immediately reported.

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