Truck On Fire Caused NJ Transit Delays Near Portal Bridge Project In Secaucus

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Secaucus, New Jersey
near Laurel Hill Park
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Incident type
Transit, Workplace

Summary

Bus Crash Secaucus New Jersey in Secaucus, New Jersey: A cargo box truck carrying welding materials caught fire near Laurel Hill Park in Secaucus, NJ, on Wednesday night at 6:02 p.m. The blaze occurred on the northeast side of the park, about 150 feet from NJ Transit train tracks under construction for a new portal north bridge. Firefighters responded until 11 p.m., extinguishing the fire and sustaining minor injuries. The incident caused delays to NJ Transit services in and out of New York City.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed firefighter Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Truck On Fire Caused NJ Transit Delays Near Portal Bridge Project In Secaucus | Secaucus, NJ Patch

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