Five Women Injured in Jersey City Acid Attack

Five women suffered burns in a drive-by attack in Jersey City after two people on a moped threw sulfuric acid at them.

The attack occurred Wednesday evening according to the Jersey City Police Department. Two suspects riding a moped allegedly hurled the acid during the incident. Police said the women received treatment for their burns. No further details on their conditions were immediately available.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Police described the suspects as two goons on a moped who escaped after the attack. The department is asking anyone with information to come forward.