Train derails in New York City, leaving 13 people hurt
A passenger train derailed in New York City, resulting in at least 13 people being injured. The incident occurred on a Long Island Rail Road train heading towards Hempstead, east of Jamaica Station at 175th Street and 95th Avenue in Queens borough, around 11:12 a.m. on Thursday, as reported by a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) official.
All eight cars of the train derailed, according to MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber’s statement during an evening press briefing. The injured passengers suffered from leg and back injuries, but none were in critical condition.
Video footage showed firefighters transferring passengers from the derailed train to a rescue train using a small platform connecting the two. New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed that the top priority is the safety of all passengers and railroad workers, and efforts are being made to resume train services as quickly as possible.
The cause of the derailment is yet to be determined, and MTA officials anticipate service disruptions to continue until Friday morning.
