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At least 11 injured in Manhattan track fire that caused morning commute delays on 4, 6 trains

A track fire sent six MTA workers and five firefighters to area hospitals.

News 12 Staff

Aug 4, 2026, 7:12 AM

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The 4 and 6 trains are back fully running following a track fire in Manhattan.

A track fire at Astor Place sent six MTA workers and five firefighters to area hospitals, according to officials.

The fire caused partially suspended service between Grand Central-42nd Street and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall in Manhattan.

By 7 a.m., service was back running, albeit with "severe" delays on the 4, 5 and 6 trains.

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