Tri-State Storm Causes Major Disruptions
Tri-State Storm Causes Extensive Damage, Halts NJ Transit Service, Leaves Thousands Without Power
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In Jersey City, emergency responders reported a partial building collapse on Stegman Street with the construction site involved; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross was assisting displaced residents.
The River Line experienced a service suspension between Roebling and Cass Street due to weather-related downed trees on tracks near Roebling Station, with substitute bus service in operation.
Northeast Corridor service was largely on schedule but with potential delays up to about 30 minutes, and eastbound boarding restrictions were in place at New Brunswick, Edison, and Metuchen following a prior incident.
Approximately 180,000 power outages were reported in New Jersey as crews worked to restore electricity across the state.
In Nutley, a large tree fell and blocked one southbound lane on Route 21 near Exit 8, contributing to traffic delays as responders cleared the roadway.
A fast-moving storm swept through the Tri-State area Friday night, knocking out power to roughly 180,000 New Jersey homes and businesses and forcing NJ Transit to suspend service on several rail lines into Saturday morning, according to ABC7 NY. Debris on tracks, downed trees, and damaged overhead wires forced repair crews to work through the night.
In Jersey City, a partial building collapse on Stegman Street added to the chaos. Emergency crews responded to the construction site, and the Red Cross stepped in to assist displaced residents. No injuries were reported, ABC7 NY noted.
Which NJ Transit Lines Were Hit Hardest
Four rail lines faced full service suspensions as of Saturday morning. Those were the Morris & Essex Line, the Gladstone Branch, the Raritan Valley Line, and the North Jersey Coast Line, according to Yahoo News. Repair crews worked to clear tracks and restore damaged wires near major hubs, including Hoboken Terminal.
Other lines — the Main, Bergen County, Port Jervis, and Pascack Valley — resumed service but with lingering delays, ABC7 NY reported. The River Line was suspended between Roebling and Cass Street after trees fell onto tracks near Roebling Station. NJ Transit ran substitute buses on that stretch to keep riders moving.
Northeast Corridor Stays Mostly on Track
The Northeast Corridor avoided the worst of the disruptions. Service ran largely on schedule, though delays of up to 30 minutes were possible, according to ABC7 NY. Eastbound boarding restrictions were in place at three busy stops — New Brunswick, Edison, and Metuchen — following a separate prior incident on the line.
To ease the broader disruption, NJ Transit cross-honored tickets with private carriers and PATH train services, Head Top Topics reported. Where rail service was out, bus substitutions filled the gap. Officials urged commuters to check real-time updates before heading out.
Downed Trees, Road Closures Hit Towns Across New Jersey
The storm left a trail of downed trees across the region. In Nutley, a large tree fell and blocked one southbound lane on Route 21 near Exit 8, slowing traffic as emergency crews worked to clear it, according to News 12 New Jersey. Nearby towns reported similar damage to roads and private property.
Newark and surrounding communities also saw widespread tree damage, News 12 New Jersey reported. Emergency responders continued to assess the full scope of the destruction well into Saturday. Utility crews worked separately to restore power to the roughly 180,000 customers left in the dark.
Gov. Sherrill Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads
Gov. Mikie Sherrill monitored the storm's damage and urged New Jersey residents to avoid unnecessary travel while crews worked to clear roads and restore power, according to ABC7 NY. State and local officials coordinated with transit agencies and utilities to speed up the recovery.
Power restoration was a key focus for officials. Utilities deployed crews across the state to address the roughly 180,000 outages. The full scale of property and infrastructure damage was still being assessed as of Saturday morning, Yahoo News reported.
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