A automobile fireplace contained in the Lincoln Tunnel closed all lanes amid the night rush hour, based on officers, resulting in prolonged delays as commuters regarded to get residence.
The FDNY stated there have been experiences of a automobile fireplace after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Video confirmed flames taking pictures from a automobile, as a line of automobiles behind have been stopped behind it.
The flames have been put out by Port Authority, based on the FDNY. One particular person was taken to Mount Sinai West to be handled for accidents, although the extent of these accidents was not instantly clear. 5 others have been evaluated by EMS on the scene for minor accidents.
Because of the hearth, all lanes within the Lincoln Tunnel have been blocked for a short while, which led to a visitors backup and lengthy strains inside Port Authority Bus Terminal. After 6:30 p.m., officers stated there have been delays of as much as an hour on the New York-bound aspect.
NJ Transit stated bus service out and in of Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan was topic to delays as much as 45 minutes.
Port Authority shared on social media that tickets could be cross-honored by NJ Transit Rail, PATH trains and NY Waterways.
Ongoing exercise within the Lincoln Tunnel (to NY). PABT is experiencing delays. Cross-honoring in impact. NY Waterways is now cross-honoring, together with PATH and NJT Rail.
— Port Authority Bus Terminal (@PABusTerminal) July 8, 2025