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Train Car Catches Fire In Pittsburgh (Developing)

Half a dozen people were inside a railcar when it catch fire on Wednesday, August 31, authorities say. 

A PRT train car.

A PRT train car.

Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Regional Transit

The fire broke out between the T station and the South Hills Village light rail station around 2 p.m., according to Pittsburgh Regional Transit.

The fire was caused by overhead powering, PRT says. 

 All six people aboard the car escaped unharmed, according to PRT. 

The light rail service was briefly suspended from Washington Junction to South Hills Village station.

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