Two subways collided in New York on Thursday; 24 people were injured in the crash.
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A collision involving two subway trains in New York's famed subway system occurred on Thursday, resulting in at least 24 injuries. The incident happened near the 96th Street station in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan, as reported by the police. An empty train collided with a train on Line 1. Preliminary findings suggest that the trains hit at a low speed during the afternoon rush hour.
Security officers after the crash in the New York subway; the accident happened near the 96 Street station.
Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. Following the accident, subway service on the red lines 1, 2, and 3, which run between the southern and northern tips of Manhattan, was partially suspended. Emergency services said evacuating several trains carrying between 300 to 500 passengers was necessary.
A look inside the ill-fated train. No one was seriously injured in the accident on Thursday.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reported that one of the trains derailed in the tunnel due to the collision: “Emergency teams are assisting passengers and conducting an investigation.” Media reports indicated that parts of Broadway were closed to facilitate access to emergency services.
The cause of the incident remained unclear initially. Early investigations indicated that there was no defect in the trains. Emergency responders at the scene mentioned that human error was considered a possible cause.
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