Two New York subway trains collided this Thursday, leaving 24 people injured and wreaking havoc on suburban transportation in the Big Apple. As reported by AFP, dozens of police and firefighters arrived to help evacuate hundreds of passengers, while travelers looked for alternative routes after three subway lines were blocked during rush hour.
Operations & investigations are actively ongoing at the subway derailment at 96th St & Bway
Service on the 1, 2, and 3 train lines is currently suspended in both directions.
All passengers have been safely evacuated.
Please continue to avoid the area & allow crews to respond. pic.twitter.com/GsvznE1VxG
— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) January 4, 2024
Fortunately, there were no fatalities or particularly serious casualties, according to emergency services at the scene of the accident, located in the heart of the Upper West Side (Manhattan).
There is a major disruption to 1/2/3 service while emergency teams assist passengers and conduct an investigation after a train derailed near 96 St.
There is no 1/2/3 service in most of Manhattan.
Go to https://t.co/vhZQ2kZ2vb to see further details and alternatives. pic.twitter.com/pM1FwM2AXW
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) January 4, 2024
According to authorities, one of the trains had 300 passengers on board at the time of the accident. The other was out of service after being vandalized. Traffic officials say it will take some time before the service returns to normal operation.
Operations & investigations are actively ongoing at the subway derailment at 96th St & Bway
Service on the 1, 2, and 3 train lines is currently suspended in both directions.
All passengers have been safely evacuated.
Please continue to avoid the area & allow crews to respond. pic.twitter.com/GsvznE1VxG
— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) January 4, 2024
