Fire Closes PATCO Station in Camden

A PATCO station in New Jersey has been shut down after an overnight fire.

The City Hall Station in Camden remains closed today after an incident at 2:15 a.m. Saturday.  A mechanical problem on an eastbound train sparked a fire, causing the train to stop and interrupting cross-Delaware service.

Passengers had to be evacuated from the train.  The train operator and 3 passengers were sent to Cooper University hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

Service across the river was restored by mid-morning Saturday, but the City Hall Station remains closed for track repair.  Riders are advised to use Broadway Station in Camden as an alternative.

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