Safe evacuation after New York City’s Coney Island subway derailment

Thursday, January 11, 2024

The New York City subway system experienced a train derailing on an elevated track on Wednesday. Although there were no injuries, the passengers were left stranded in the carriages above a street in Coney Island until they could be safely evacuated, which took about an hour.

This incident happened less than a week after another collision and derailment in Manhattan that left over twenty people with minor injuries.

New York City’s Coney Island is well-known for its famous theme parks, boardwalks, beaches, and historical sites like the Wonder Wheel and the Cyclone roller coaster. It is a well-liked spot for dining, entertainment, and leisure, particularly in the summer.

The train, a F bound for Manhattan, derailed at approximately 12:20 p.m. in Brooklyn when its wheels came off the track above West 6th Street between the 8th Street and Neptune Avenue stations. The train derailed, causing the wheels to come off the track.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) confirmed the incident’s specifics through spokeswoman Meghan Keegan. Fortunately, the roughly hour-long operation resulted in the safe evacuation of all 37 passengers, including three crew members. Michael Mandala, Division Chief of the New York City Fire Department, gave assurances to reporters during a press briefing that the derailment did not cause any injuries.

Fortunately, the roughly hour-long operation resulted in the safe evacuation of all 37 passengers, including three crew members. Michael Mandala, Division Chief of the New York City Fire Department, gave assurances to reporters during a press briefing that the derailment did not cause any injuries.

Two rescue trains were sent to both ends of the stalled train in response. Division Chief Michael Mandala of the New York City Fire Department stated at a press briefing that all 37 passengers, including three crew members, had been successfully evacuated in an hour.

Investigations are underway to determine what caused the derailment. Nonetheless, MTA President Richard Davey of New York City Transit hinted at a subsequent Wednesday afternoon press briefing that there seemed to be a “track issue” and the organization would verify the alignment of the track.

In order to get the train back on track and get service back on the line by Thursday morning, Davey stated that a crane would be sent out to do so.

According to updates from the subway system on X (formerly Twitter), by late afternoon on Wednesday, the derailment was still causing major disruptions to F trains in Brooklyn. There was no service available close to the incident site, and there was limited service elsewhere in the borough.

While making every effort to reduce delays and guarantee the security and functionality of the city’s subway system, the MTA and pertinent authorities are still looking into what caused the derailment.

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