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UPDATE: Manhole Explosion Cause Of Christmas Night Subway Evacuations


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Published Dec 26, 2016

Modified Dec 26, 2016


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Straphangers evacuate a Manhattan-bound E train on Christmas night
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Published Dec 26, 2016

Modified Dec 26, 2016


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