A vehicle fire in the Lincoln Tunnel led to delays for traffic headed into New York City, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

A vehicle fire inside the Lincoln Tunnel closed all lanes amid the evening rush hour, according to officials, leading to lengthy delays as commuters looked to get home. The FDNY said there were reports of a car fire after 5:30 p.

A raging car fire in the Lincoln Tunnel ground traffic to a halt Tuesday evening during the heart of rush hour. The vehicle erupted in flames in the south tube of the tunnel at about 5:30 p.m., creating a travel headache for commuters as all lanes were blocked for about an hour, the FDNY and officials said.