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NJ Transit train evacuated in Morris County due to smoke condition

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A New Jersey Transit train was evacuated Monday evening because of a smoke condition in one of the cars, according to NJ Transit.

At around 6:30 p.m., Morris & Essex train 807, which departed Hoboken at 5:28 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Lake Hopatcong at 7:00 p.m. was evacuated at Convent Station in Morris Township due to a smoke condition in one of the cars, authorities said.

No injuries were reported among the 50 customers and crew, officials said.

The cause of the smoke condition remains under investigation, authorities said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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