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accident-and-emergency2 years ago

"Over 20 Injured in NYC Subway Collision and Derailment Incident"

Two NYC subway trains collided and derailed on the Upper West Side, injuring at least 24 people. The incident occurred after a northbound 1 train hit a disabled train that was being repaired due to vandalism. Hundreds of passengers were evacuated, and service disruptions on the 1, 2, and 3 lines are expected to continue through the following morning. MTA officials are investigating the cause, which is not believed to be equipment-related, and are working to restore service as quickly as possible.

via New York Post |
##accident-and-emergency#mta
local-news2 years ago

"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.

via CBS News|
##emergencyresponse#local-news
local-news-transportation2 years ago

"BART Resumes Timely Service Following Minor Injury Derailment and Fire Incident"

BART has resumed normal service on its Antioch-SFO Yellow Line following a derailment and fire near the Orinda station on Monday morning. The incident, which caused minor injuries to nine people, involved a train operator attempting to manually reset a track switch, leading to the derailment of two cars and a brief fire. Service was disrupted as BART coordinated with local bus agencies for passenger transit and used a crane to remove the derailed cars. Investigations by BART's system safety department and the California Public Utilities Commission are underway.

via KQED|
##bart#emergencyresponse
accident-and-emergency2 years ago

"Nine Hospitalized, Services Resume After BART Train Derailment and Fire Near San Francisco"

On New Year's Day, a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train derailed and caught fire between Orinda and Lafayette stations near San Francisco, causing minor injuries to several passengers. The incident occurred after the train left Orinda station, leading to the evacuation of all passengers and a temporary closure of the Orinda Station. Service was disrupted on a 12-mile stretch of rail, and the cause of the derailment is under investigation.

via The Associated Press|
##accident-and-emergency#bart
local-news2 years ago

"Fire and Derailment on BART Train Disrupts East Bay Service"

A BART train derailed and caught fire between Orinda and Lafayette stations on the morning of January 1, 2024, leading to the evacuation of passengers and minor injuries to at least two people. The incident caused major delays and service was halted between the stations, with no immediate bus bridge available. Highway 24 traffic was also affected, with lane closures during the emergency response. Causes of the derailment are still unknown.

via CBS San Francisco|
##bart#fire
transportation-emergency-incidents2 years ago

"Fire and Derailment on BART Train Disrupts East Bay Service"

An eastbound Yellow Line BART train derailed and caught fire near Orinda Station, causing major delays on the Antioch Line. Passengers self-evacuated and were assisted by BART personnel. Two train cars were on fire, which were extinguished by Orinda fire crews. Service is suspended between Rockridge and Walnut Creek, and commuters are advised to find alternative transportation. No injuries have been reported, and the incident is under investigation.

via KRON4|
##bart#fire