US: Subway services resume in parts of Manhattan, New York, N.Y., following pepper-spray incident Oct. 7 /update 1

Event

Services on several subway lines in Manhattan, New York, New York, have resumed Oct. 7 following a brief interruption due to a police investigation. The interruption affected N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, and 6 trains; lingering delays are likely to continue on these and other lines over the coming hours. Police temporarily suspended subway operations on these lines after an unidentified individual reportedly sprayed pepper spray inside the 14th Street-Union Square station, prompting an investigation. One person was injured in the incident.

Lingering heightened security measures are possible at the 14th Street-Union Square station.

Advice

Reconfirm the status of public transportation before departure. Allow additional time to reach your destination.