Metro

Fighter jets scrambled after NJ plane violates UN airspace restrictions

Officials have scrambled fighter jets over central New Jersey after an aircraft violated airspace restrictions in place because of the UN General Assembly meeting.

FAA spokesman Jim Peters says the temporary restrictions in the New York City metropolitan area were imposed Tuesday as part of the General Assembly’s annual gathering.

Peters says the violation occurred west of New York City over Somerset County, New Jersey.

There’s no word yet if the aircraft has landed.