Story highlights Hong Kong police arrest 60-year-old man in suspected arson case

Fire occurs on metro train at one of Hong Kong's busiest stations

Hong Kong (CNN) At least 18 people were injured Friday evening after a man started a fire on a crowded Hong Kong metro train, police said.

The victims have been transferred to local hospitals, although their conditions are not known, Hong Kong officials said.

A 60-year-old man has been arrested and accused of arson, Hong Kong police said at press conference Friday.

Rescue personnel attend to an injured person Friday after a fire hurt 13 on a Hong Kong metro train.

The man, whose last name is Cheung, was critically injured and told police he set the fire, authorities said.

Police said they believe the fire was an isolated incident carried out for personal reasons. There is no evidence it was terror-related, they said.

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