A train derailed at Penn Station Thursday night—causing a major police and fire department response in Manhattan.
There were no immediate reports of injuries but police said that could change.
According to PIX11, the derailment occurred at an interlocking near 31st Street and 7th Avenue, the interlocking was scheduled to undergo major repairs next week.
Service in and out of Penn Station was suspended. Over 100 passengers were on board the train at the time.
Ambulance and fire department responders to penn station train derailment pic.twitter.com/zxh3wRu0Ek
— Mike Hull (@MikeHull11) July 7, 2017
This is crazy. Crazy scene with @NJTRANSIT at NY Penn Station. pic.twitter.com/Uq5AVbizKL
— Kate Malloy (@katemalloy3) July 7, 2017
Another train derailment. Mayhem at NY Penn right now. Hope everything is ok, this looks more serious than the others… pic.twitter.com/XBJA7Ghd6d
— Kate Malloy (@katemalloy3) July 7, 2017
Train halted on Track 11 at Penn Station following derailment; no injuries reported at this time. pic.twitter.com/YnYF3sWuwQ
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) July 7, 2017
All Midtown DIRECT trains are being diverted into Hoboken Terminal. NJT is cross-honoring w/ PATH, & NJ TRANSIT & Private bus carriers.
— NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) July 7, 2017
