A train derailment in Queens, New York City, left several people injured, according to city authorities. The incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. local time east of the Jamaica station in

Queens. The train, operated by the Long Island Rail Road, was carrying approximately 100 passengers and was en route from Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan to Hempstead in Long Island.

Officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) stated that at least 13 people sustained injuries, and additional passengers were being evaluated for any potential harm. Following the derailment, riders were promptly evacuated and transferred to a rescue train, which took them back to Jamaica station, where they received immediate medical attention.

Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh provided an update on the injuries, stating, "In total, we have 13 patients. Nine of those are minor, two of them are moderate, and two are more serious but all of them are stable. Everyone is going to be okay today."

MTA Chair Janno Lieber added that while passengers were understandably shaken by the incident, they remained calm and composed throughout the evacuation process. He explained, "We're talking about a train that goes from being on the rails to bumping along on the ties for a distance, so people were a tiny bit shaken up. But the situation was very calm. I myself went on the train before it went back to Jamaica and spoke to many of the passengers. They were all calm. They were very gracious and in good spirits."

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the derailment, and efforts are underway to ensure the safety and well-being of all affected passengers. Photo by Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, Wikimedia commons.