"Minor Subway Derailment Disrupts Upper West Side Commute"

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"Minor Subway Derailment Disrupts Upper West Side Commute"
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A northbound 1 train collided with an out-of-service train on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, causing a minor derailment and injuring at least 26 people. Approximately 600-700 passengers were evacuated from the trains involved. The incident has resulted in major disruptions to the 1/2/3 subway lines, with no definitive time for service resumption. The MTA is investigating the cause, including the possibility of human error, after the out-of-service train was found to have been vandalized. Transit alternatives are being provided, and local authorities are responding to the situation.

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