The New York Subway temporarily halted trains this morning around 10:00 am after an aerosol substance was released on the platform at 14th Street-Union Square. Several passengers became ill and one passenger was taken to an area hospital.
The MTA alerted New Yorkers that N, Q, R, W, 4, 5 and 6 trains were holding in Manhattan in both directions.
It appears the substance released was pepper spray.
N/Q/R/W/4/5/6 trains are holding in stations in Manhattan in both directions because NYPD is conducting an investigation at 14 St-Union Sq. pic.twitter.com/T9dOKNn79V
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) October 7, 2022
The New York City Police Department said first responders observed several sick passengers vomiting and coughing violently after an unknown substance was released on the platform.
The FDNY said they received reports about a suspect “spraying mase” on the platform.
“Someone sprayed something in the air and people started vomiting left and right, a source told The City.
One person was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment, per FDNY.
Blame a pepper spray incident at 14 St.-Union Square for spoiling subway service on multiple lines, NYPD says.
N/Q/R/W/4/5/6 service affected in Midtown & Lower Manhattan, per MTA.
“Someone sprayed something in the air & people started vomiting left and right,” a source sez.
— Jose Martinez (@JMartinezNYC) October 7, 2022
Per FDNY: One person was transported to Bellevue hospital.
Trains are no longer bypassing 14th St – Union Square.
An official says service was affected for around 30 minutes. It’s all clear here. pic.twitter.com/6bj9KCsYe4
— Jose Martinez (@JMartinezNYC) October 7, 2022
Service resumed around 11:30 a.m. but passengers were warned they could experience some delays throughout the day.
NYPD and FDNY finished their investigation at 14 St-Union Sq after determining it was safe to resume service.
B/N/Q/R/W/4/5/6/L trains have resumed making regular stops.
Expect delays on those lines and D/F/M trains as we get trains back on schedule. https://t.co/PjEU4VEgpN
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) October 7, 2022
