It happened on Monday near 105 Wilkinson Ave. Five women were outside the location when individuals riding in a vehicle drove up and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid at them, according to preliminary information from Jersey City Police.
All five victims were taken to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries that included skin burns and peeling.
All the victims are stable.
Police say the incident appeared to have been targeted and may have stemmed from a dispute between a large group of people earlier in the day.
The investigation is ongoing.
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