Fire Incident at Astor Place Subway Station: Service Disruptions and Injuries Reported
A fire broke out on a work train at the Astor Place subway station in Manhattan, injuring up to 12 people, including seven MTA workers and five firefighters. The incident occurred on the southbound express tracks around 2:30 a.m., causing heavy smoke to fill the station and prompting commuters to evacuate to the street. The train involved was a vacuum train used for track maintenance to prevent fires and delays. As a result of the fire, there are service disruptions on the 4 and 6 trains, with alternative bus options available for commuters traveling between Grand Central-42 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. If you have any news tips or story ideas, you can submit them to Eyewitness News using the provided form.