In Philadelphia, a 40-year-old man named Chaz Wearing has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a fight at a SEPTA station led to another man being struck and killed by a train. The incident occurred at the 34th Street Station of the Market-Frankford Line. Wearing, who has a criminal history and an open strangulation case, was arrested near 40th and Market Streets. The investigation by the district attorney's office is still ongoing.
A man died after being pushed onto the train tracks at a SEPTA station in University City, Philadelphia, during an altercation. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. at the 34th and Market streets platform. The suspect was apprehended at the 40th Street Station. SEPTA Police are investigating, and service between 30th and 40th streets is temporarily rerouted with buses.
In University City, Philadelphia, a person has died after being hit by a SEPTA train at the 34th Street Station, following an altercation between two males. One suspect has been apprehended and train service has since resumed, though riders are advised to expect delays. Police are seeking information from the public regarding the incident.
On the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a 1 train partially derailed after making contact with a work train, resulting in minor injuries to 21 people. The incident, which occurred near the 96th Street station, led to significant subway service disruptions across New York City. Passengers were evacuated to the 96th St station, and alternative transportation options were suggested, including ABCD trains and various bus lines.
