MTA searches for answers after subway cars detach from No.4 train in the Bronx in 'unusual incident'

MOTT HAVEN, The Bronx (WABC) -- The MTA continues to search for answers into what caused several subway cars to detach from the rest of a train in the Bronx over the weekend.

The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday near the 149th Street-Grand Concourse station in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Officials say three train cars detached from a 10-car No. 4 subway train, leaving service at a temporary standstill at the station.

New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said the separation of train cars is "an unusual incident," but says the train's brakes immediately activated as intended.

"The system itself failed as it should have in a safe position. The train brakes when applied, brought the train, both sections of the train to a stop safely," Crichlow said.

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