New York City subway derailment leaves more than 20 people injured

Crews worked through the night to repair tracks and restore services after two trains collided

This photo provided by NYC Emergency Management shows the derailment of a New York City subway car, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. A New York City subway train derailed Thursday after being sideswiped by another train, leaving more than 20 people with minor injuries including some who were brought to hospitals, the New York City Police Department said. (NYC Emergency Management via AP)

Some of those injured in the crash have been taken to hospital, New York police said. AP

One of the trains was carrying 300 passengers, while the other was out of service and carrying four workers. AP

The incident caused major disruption across Manhattan. AP

Emergency personnel escort a passenger from the 96th Street station, near the site of the derailment. AP

Emergency personnel gather at the 96th Street station. AP

New York City subway services remained partially suspended at many Manhattan stations on Friday after a train derailment, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Twenty-four people were injured, none seriously, when a northbound 1 train collided with a work train that was switching tracks at about 3pm on Thursday, city officials told The New York Times.

Crews worked through the night to move the train, repair tracks and restore services.

The crash did not seem to be related to an equipment malfunction, the Times reported, citing a news conference by MTA officials.

The work train had been vandalised – many emergency brakes were pulled and then reset, except for one that prevented the train from leaving the station when it was hit.

The delays have affected other lines and service status is being updated in real time on the MTA website.