Manhole cover explodes on Broadway in Bayonne

BAYONNE — The Bayonne Fire Department responded to a manhole cover explosion on Monday morning, Jan. 23. At least five fire trucks were spotted at the scene. The incident happened on Broadway between 19th and 20th streets, directly outside the Bayonne Go-Cart & Furniture Land Co. It started around 9 a.m., according to a responding officer who requested anonymity. Around 9:42 a.m., the manhole emitted what sounded like another rupture. The Bayonne Fire Department is currently monitoring the situation until it is brought under control. At about 10:15 a.m., PSEG appeared at the scene, according to a firefighter. No further information was available at press time.