"Subway Chaos in NYC: Commuters Describe 'Absolute Nightmare' as Train Derails in Manhattan Tunnel. In a shocking morning commute, a New York City subway train derailed in a Manhattan tunnel on Wednesday, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and sparking widespread disruptions across the city's extensive rail network. Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic scene as panicked riders were forced to evacuate the train, with some witnesses claiming the derailment was so severe that it left the train car precariously perched on the tracks. As the investigation into the cause of the derailment gets underway, many are left wondering how such a catastrophic incident could occur in one of the world's busiest and most heavily trafficked transportation systems."
Eyewitness News at 6am - July 27, 2026 ABC7 New York
