5 women injured in New Jersey after people on moped throw acid on them

Five women were injured after suspects riding a moped threw acid at them Monday night in New Jersey, according to the Jersey City Police Department.

Five women were injured after suspects riding a moped threw acid at them Monday night in New Jersey, according to the Jersey City Police Department.

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The women were in the area of 105 Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City when two suspects drove past their car and splashed them with sulfuric acid, officials said.

“All five victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries that included skin burns and peeling,” police said in a statement. “All 5 victims are stable.”