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Short Circuit Delays New York Subway After Beer Can Fire
A beer can tossed into a New York subway tunnel caused a short circuit and smoky fire delaying one branch for about 90 minutes. No panic and only minor injuries were reported. The can struck a shoe beam and grounded to the third rail, prompting a tunnel shutdown and power loss. About 75,000 passengers on 55 trains were affected. Passengers on the struck train exited via emergency doors.
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