MOTT HAVEN, The Bronx (WABC) — The MTA continues to search for answers into what caused several subway cars to detach from the rest of a train in the Bronx over the weekend.
The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday near the 149th Street-Grand Concourse station. Officials say three train cars detached from a 10-car No. 4 subway train, leaving service at a standstill at the Bronx station.
New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said the separation of train cars is “an unusual incident,” but says the train’s brakes immediately activated as intended.
“The system itself failed as it should have in a safe position. The train brakes when applied, brought the train, both sections of the train to a stop safely,” Crichlow said.
Following the incident, the MTA says it will inspect all R142 model subway cars to see if there is a defect.
Photos and video obtained by Eyewitness News show the detached train car with a few cables outstretched, as police flooded the station and commuters were left in question.
Officials say a rescue train was sent to the station for passengers onboard to transfer from the disabled train to the platform.
It is still unclear how many people were on the train at the time it decoupled. Officials say there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.
The incident left commuters with delays and detours. One mother, Bridget Berkley, told Eyewitness News that she just wanted to be reunited with her son aboard the train.
“I’ve seen the train get stuck and everything. I’ve been standing here for as long as the train’s been stuck in the station,” Berkley said.
“It’s panicky, it’s very panicky, I’ve been standing here stressed and worried for my son and waiting and just praying for his return, that’s all.”
Service has been restored to the subway station as the MTA continues its investigation.
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