BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are searching for an unknown individual accused of taking control of a New York City subway train.
According to the NYPD, someone took control of an empty G train in the area of Church and McDonald Avenues at around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday.
This caused the train to “collide” with another G train, authorities said.
Police said that there were no injuries or property damage as a result. The individual fled the area to an unknown location.
There were no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.
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Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here.
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