Posted on: March 27, 2020 02:00 PM

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MTA offering 50 000 for any info on the subway fire today that killed a train operator

36 year old MTA worker dead and 16 injured.
This is from the MTA, Early today at approximately 3:14 a.m. a smoke and fire condition was reported inside a northbound 2 train as it was approaching the 110 St station, with the train crew eventually reporting heavy black smoke issuing. The NYPD is conducting an active investigation of the crime scene. The source and cause of the fire are still under investigation. The train operator was removed to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The train?s conductor and an additional conductor who was on board assisted the passengers in exiting the train and the platform. FDNY removed additional customers from a northbound 3 train that was behind the incident train. FDNY treated customers for injuries. The Crime Stoppers tip line to call with information for the rewards being offered by MTA, Crime Stoppers and the Police Foundation is 800-577-TIPS (800-577-8477).