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At least 13 people were injured when a Long Island Rail Road train derailed outside New York City's Queens borough station on Thursday. Photo Credit: Governor Kathy Hochul Twitter page

New York City: Long Island Rail Road train derails, 13 injured

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Aug 04, 2023, at 02:39 pm

At least 13 people were injured when a Long Island Rail Road train derailed outside New York City's Queens borough station on Thursday.

All eight passenger train cars derailed just east of the Jamaica Station complex at 175th Street and 95th Avenue around 11:12 a.m, sources in the New York City Fire Department told New York Post.

Those hurt suffered leg and back injuries, sources told the newspaper.

Rescuers went to the spot and carried out the rescue process.

Earlier today, a train derailed east of Jamaica. We were able to safely evacuate customers from the train, and 10 are now being treated for minor injuries.

MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber is on the scene with LIRR and EMS personnel. pic.twitter.com/jyspEy6LGs
— LIRR (@LIRR) August 3, 2023

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) tweeted: "Earlier today, a train derailed east of Jamaica. We were able to safely evacuate customers from the train, and 10 are now being treated for minor injuries."

Grateful to the @MTA workers & first responders who quickly responded to this morning’s derailment & are working to restore full service.

Riders can expect track changes & possible delays through tomorrow.

Use the TrainTime App or visit https://t.co/HdmSksTdqa for updates. pic.twitter.com/HVH5uGlWdP
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) August 3, 2023

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said: "Grateful to the @MTA workers & first responders who quickly responded to this morning’s derailment & are working to restore full service."

She alerted that commuters can expect delays and track changes due to the mishap.

#NPR #LongIslandFerry #NewYork #NewYorkCity

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