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Vehicle Fire in Lincoln Tunnel Snarls Rush Hour; Multiple Injuries Reported
A vehicle fire erupted during Tuesday evening rush hour inside the south tube of the Lincoln Tunnel, causing crippling delays for Manhattan-bound commuters, authorities confirmed.
The Port Authority reported the incident occurred around 5:41 PM, prompting multiple emergency responses. Firefighters swiftly extinguished the blaze after the FDNY received the initial call.
One person was hospitalized at Mount Sinai West. Five others sustained minor injuries and received treatment from EMS personnel at the scene.
The aftermath caused extensive gridlock extending past the evening commute. Significant delays particularly hampered bus departures from the congested Port Authority Bus Terminal. Commuters like social media user @ximenaanemixx documented the disruption, posting at 7:12 PM: “FINALLY OUT!!! over an hour delay stuck in the Lincoln tunnel.”
Port Authority officials announced that traffic delays had fully subsided by approximately 8:27 PM.
