Two trains collided at low speed Thursday afternoon, bringing the central New York subway to a standstill, injuring 24 people and disrupting travel across the Upper West Side into Friday morning.
Massive traffic chaos occurred in Manhattan during the afternoon rush hour, with dozens of police cars and fire engines swarming the area around 96th Street to help evacuate hundreds of affected passengers.
At the same time, three subway lines were severely disrupted, causing travelers to rush to the streets above and seek alternative routes. new york times report.
New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers warn subway passengers to be careful with their valuables and evacuate at the Times Square subway station in Manhattan, New York City, Thursday, January 4, 2024. (Image via Selcuk Achar/Anadolu, Getty)
Ian Swords, emergency medical services commander at the scene, confirmed the crash site was located in the heart of Manhattan's posh Upper West Side neighborhood.
“At approximately 15:00 (20:00 GMT) our units received a report of two trains colliding,” said Fire Department Commander Mike Myers.
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“Service is experiencing significant disruption while emergency teams assist passengers and investigate after a train derails near 96th Street,” the New York City Subway said on X (formerly Twitter).
Restoration work on Lines 1, 2 and 3 continued Friday morning, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announcing on its website that disruptions continued.
Members of an emergency response team work after two subway trains collide on the Upper West Side in New York City, United States, on January 4, 2024, injuring at least 24 people and displacing hundreds. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu, Getty Images)
The agency said there will be no trains on those lines on the Upper West Side, at least during the morning rush hour, resulting in a partial suspension of service.
The New York City subway system remained partially suspended at many stations in Manhattan through the Friday morning rush hour, according to the MTA.
