Trapped Passengers Panic As Fire Breaks Out On Major NYC-Area Subway

A fire broke out on a PATH commuter train in New Jersey on Monday — with shocking video showing the cars filling with smoke, as trapped passengers frantically tried to escape.

The fire began around 6 a.m. at the Newport PATH station in Jersey City. Port Authority officials said the flames ignited under one of the eastbound train cars. ---More...

A PATH train fire suspended service between New Jersey and New York City on Monday morning, with smoke filling Newport Station in Jersey City as passengers evacuated. Several people were being treated for smoke inhalation, Port Authority said. https://t.co/muOm0U1TqM pic.twitter.com/f50SMsSRvx

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