Train catches fire in Westport
There was a scare for Metro-North riders last night when a train caught fire in Westport. Firefighters say friction from leaves on the tracks sparked the flames and smoke, setting the undercarriage of
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Apr 5, 2012, 12:14 PM
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Updated 4,542 days ago
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There was a scare for Metro-North riders last night when a train caught fire in Westport.
Firefighters say friction from leaves on the tracks sparked the flames and smoke, setting the undercarriage of a New Haven bound train on fire.
One car was evacuated.
Fire officials say the flames were quickly put out and nobody was hurt.
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