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New York City train derailment leaves several passengers with minor injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Officials say several passengers suffered minor injuries when a commuter train derailed in New York City. A Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesperson says about 100 riders were on the Long Island Rail Road train Thursday when it derailed shortly after 11 a.m. east of the Jamaica station. A Fire Department spokesperson says 10 people suffered minor injuries and additional passengers are being evaluated. The passengers were moved to a rescue train. Officials say eight train cars derailed. Eastbound LIRR trains are bypassing several other stations because of the derailment.

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