Commuter train derails in Brooklyn, injuring dozens
UPDATE: At least 37 people have non-life threatening injuries from LIRR commuter train derailment in Brooklyn, NY. https://t.co/H6hX5VFI9G pic.twitter.com/4gEy75XMXH
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A Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train derailed near the Atlantic Terminal in the Brooklyn borough of New York City early Wednesday, injuring several dozen people.
{mosads}At least 76 people were injured, according to ABC News.
The derailment occurred on Track 6 of Atlantic Terminal, which services both the LIRR and New York’s MTA subway system.
Passengers said there was a loud bang and a jolt that sent people flying, according to The Associated Press.
The incident took place at about 8:20 a.m.
Updated at 9:57 a.m.
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