"Manhattan Subway Collision Leads to Upper West Side Derailment, Injuring Dozens"

On January 4, 2024, two New York City subway trains, both 1 trains, collided and derailed near 96th Street and Broadway, resulting in 24 non-life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at a low speed, and one of the trains was out of service due to vandalism that included pulled emergency cords. MTA President Richard Davey stated that the cause of the incident is under investigation. Full subway service on the affected lines may not resume until the following day, impacting the evening commute and necessitating street closures in the vicinity.