34 people were reported injured as a result of the incident in New York, but their injuries were not life-threatening.
New York City Subway is investigating an incident in which a train derailed in Upper Manhattan on Tuesday.
According to DNAinfo New York, riders and officials said that a door was thrown off a southbound A train near 125th Street shortly before 10am on Tuesday morning, with dozens of passengers having to be evacuated as a result.
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The train is believed to have lost power, while passengers on board reported seeing dust, smoke and sparks flying outside through the windows.
The New York Fire Department reported on Tuesday that 34 injuries, none of which were life-threatening, had been reported.
#FDNY is on scene of a subway incident at 125 St/St Nicholas Ave MN. There are currently 3 non life-threatening injuries reported
— FDNY (@FDNY) June 27, 2017
At this point 34 patients reported injured, all non life-threatening –#FDNY Commissioner Nigro speaks to subway derailment pic.twitter.com/hEgfsbKTix
— FDNY (@FDNY) June 27, 2017
New York City Subway, meanwhile, announced that an investigation into the incident had been launched and that a number of services would be delayed as a result.
Due to an investigation at 125 St, the service changes detailed below are in effect on A and C lines. pic.twitter.com/hocpvBnuw9
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) June 27, 2017
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