New York City train derailment leaves 13 passengers injured, 2 seriously

NEW YORK (AP) — Officials say more than a dozen passengers suffered 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. The Fire Department commissioner says 13 passengers suffered injuries, nine minor, two moderate and two serious. The passengers were moved to a rescue train. Officials say eight train cars derailed. Eastbound LIRR trains were bypassing several other stations because of the derailment.