NYC Subway Chaos: Power Outage Strands Thousands During Storm

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A power outage caused by heavy rain severely disrupted multiple NYC subway lines, leaving commuters stranded for hours without air conditioning. The A, C, and G lines were particularly affected, with significant delays on other lines. Passengers shared food and water, and some resorted to relieving themselves between cars. The outage may have been linked to a manhole explosion, and one person was hospitalized. This incident marked one of the worst commuting experiences for many, including Anders Nelson, a 20-year NYC resident.
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- Over 3K straphangers evacuated after manhole explosion, train delays at Jay St-MetroTech station New York Daily News
- Thousands evacuated from subway trains in Brooklyn after power loss, MTA says CBS New York
- Trains running after power failure leaves 3,500 commuters stranded in tunnels News 12 Brooklyn
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