Uptown NYC train derails, collides at start of afternoon rush, investigation underway

Officials say at least 24 people have been injured

New York City subway service in upper Manhattan was suspended Thursday afternoon after a train near 96th Street activated its brakes and derailed before colliding with another train, injuring 24 people, according to officials.

In a post on X, the New York City Transit Subway said emergency teams were assisting passengers and investigating after a train derailed near 96th Street.

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FOX 5 in New York City reported that service was suspended in both directions between South Ferry and 137th Street-City College.

Officials said the incident was a minor derailment that occurred at slow speed as a subway train was leaving the 96th Street station.

There were about 300 passengers on board the train when it derailed.

Before evacuating the train, the FDNY said power needed to be shut off to the tracks and a structural assessment needed to be conducted on the cars.

Trains sharing tracks with the 4 and 5 trains were rerouted, and New York City Transit recommended taking A/B/C/D/R/W trains or local buses until service resumed.

Most 2 trains were operating via the 5 Line between 149th Street-Grand Concourse and Nevins Street.

However, no 2 trains run between 110th Street and Borough Hall, and there is extremely limited service between the Bronx and Harlem.