In a collision between two subway trains in the US metropolis new York are at least 24 people injured I have been. The accident occurred Thursday near the 96th Street station, in the neighborhood Upper West Side in Manhattan, police also said. An empty train collided with a Line 1 train. According to initial findings, the trains collided with each other at low speed during afternoon traffic, so no one was seriously injured
Subway service on Red Lines 1, 2 and 3 between the southern and northern ends of Manhattan has been partially suspended. According to emergency services, several trains with around 300 to 500 passengers had to be evacuated.
Train derailed, Broadway closed
The New York Transportation Authority MTA spoke about the derailment of one of the trains as a result of the collision in the pit: “Emergency teams are assisting passengers and carrying out an investigation.” According to media reports, parts of Broadway were closed to facilitate access to emergency services.
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The New York subway is considered the metropolis' lifeline. With more than 1,000 kilometers of track, more than 470 stations and 36 lines, it is not only one of the largest, but also one of the oldest subways in the world. Since its opening in 1904, the New York City Subway has become an indispensable part of the city's daily life. It transports millions of people at any time of the day and connects the sprawling metropolis.
The background to the incident initially remained unclear. According to initial conclusions, the trains had no defects. Emergency services at the scene said human error was being considered the cause.