Bystanders In Shock As Woman Jumps In Front Of PATH Train: Witnesses

A woman jumped in front of a PATH train in Hoboken, briefly halting rail service and leaving bystanders in shock on Thursday, Aug. 18, witnesses said.

Port Authority police
Photo Credit: *PORT AUTHORITY PD*

Cecilia Levine

08/18/2022 3:46 p.m.

Port Authority police, along with Hoboken fire and EMS, responded to the Hoboken station around 8:50 a.m., PAPD spokesman Rudy King said.

The woman was hospitalized with unknown injuries about 15 minutes later, King said.

He couldn't confirm a report by Hoboken Girl that the woman jumped onto the tracks.

PATH officials boosted active oversight at the platforms and service resumed shortly before 11 a.m.

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