New Jersey: Train services suspended after suspicious package is found

September 19, 2016 09:16

Just In: Train services suspended temporarily in New Jersey/New York city to investigate a suspicious package, according to US media.

The suspicious item was found in the area of North Broad and Westfield Avenue.

Area businesses have reportedly been ordered to shut down and evacuate as bomb technicians have a robot checking the suspicious device.

A hazmat team has also been requested to the scene.

Police are evacuating and securing the area around the train line.

Service has been temporarily suspended between Newark Airport and Elizabeth stations in both directions.

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