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Fourteen Injured After Maintenance Train Fire At NYC Astor Place Station

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On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, a maintenance train caught fire at the Astor Place subway station in New York City, injuring 14 people and prompting evacuations as smoke billowed.[1]

New York City officials said 14 people were injured, largely from smoke inhalation.[1] Smoke billowed from the station as emergency crews responded and evacuated people from the area.[1]

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  • On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, a maintenance train caught fire at the Astor Place subway station in New York City.
  • New York City officials reported 14 people injured, largely due to smoke inhalation.
  • Smoke billowed from the station as emergency crews responded and evacuated people from the area.

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August 04, 2026
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