At 10:11 a.m. on May 15, 1985, a New York City Transit Authority southbound eight-car subway train derailed moments after departing the DeKalb Avenue Station, Brooklyn, New York. An attempt was made to restore rail service on the tracks not involved in the accident, 1 hour 7 minutes after the derailment by restoring the third-rail power to the northbound tracks. However, a series of explosions occurred under the derailed car when the third rail at the accident site became energized. Forty-nine passengers and 7 employees were treated for smoke inhalation by the emergency medical services, and 16 passengers were treated at local hospitals. Damage was estimated to be $400,000.


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    Title :

    Railroad Accident Report - Derailment of New York City Transit Authority Subway Train, Dekalb Avenue Station, Brooklyn, New York, May 15, 1985


    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    38 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English