A collision between two subway trains during Beijing's rush hour has resulted in 102 individuals sustaining broken bones, according to reports from Chinese state media.

The incident occurred around 19:00 local time (11:00 GMT) on Thursday, with over 500 people being sent to the hospital.

Slippery tracks, caused by heavy snowfall, led to a "signal degradation," prompting the first train to abruptly brake. The following train, unable to stop on the icy tracks, collided with the rear of the first train, causing the last two carriages of one train to detach.

Although accidents on Beijing's transportation network are rare, the snowstorm-induced conditions contributed to this collision. By Friday morning, 423 individuals had been discharged from the hospital.

Images and videos circulated online depict commuters in darkened carriages, some using emergency hammers to break windows for fresh air. Sixty-seven individuals remain hospitalized for treatment, while 25 are under observation. Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities.

The incident sparked widespread concern and frustration among Chinese netizens, with some expressing shock at the extent of injuries and others lamenting the inconvenience caused by the collision.

"Does Beijing Subway have no maintenance staff? No routine inspection?... Are we taking the lives of hundreds of people too lightly," wrote a Weibo user. Beijing Subway, owned by the municipal government, operates the 27 subway and rail lines that run through the city.

Beijing Subway apologized for the incident, adding that the company would cover the medical bills of those injured.

Given the current "extreme weather", the operator has also instructed that trains traveling above ground be driven in manual mode and that intervals between trains be widened. The section of the subway line affected by the incident - spanning three stations - was closed on Friday.

Road, rail, and air transport have all been disrupted by snowfall in Beijing.

Temperatures are expected to plummet across northern China in the coming days.

Meteorological authorities warned that temperatures will fall by 8C to 12C in most parts of the country from Thursday through Sunday. This means the temperature in Beijing could dip below -20C over the weekend.

In some cities, authorities have shut schools and suspended train services.

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A collision between two subway trains during Beijing's rush hour has resulted in 102 individuals sustaining broken bones, according to reports from Chinese state media.

The incident occurred around 19:00 local time (11:00 GMT) on Thursday, with over 500 people being sent to the hospital.

Slippery tracks, caused by heavy snowfall, led to a "signal degradation," prompting the first train to abruptly brake. The following train, unable to stop on the icy tracks, collided with the rear of the first train, causing the last two carriages of one train to detach.

Although accidents on Beijing's transportation network are rare, the snowstorm-induced conditions contributed to this collision. By Friday morning, 423 individuals had been discharged from the hospital.

Images and videos circulated online depict commuters in darkened carriages, some using emergency hammers to break windows for fresh air. Sixty-seven individuals remain hospitalized for treatment, while 25 are under observation. Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities.

The incident sparked widespread concern and frustration among Chinese netizens, with some expressing shock at the extent of injuries and others lamenting the inconvenience caused by the collision.

"Does Beijing Subway have no maintenance staff? No routine inspection?... Are we taking the lives of hundreds of people too lightly," wrote a Weibo user. Beijing Subway, owned by the municipal government, operates the 27 subway and rail lines that run through the city.

Beijing Subway apologized for the incident, adding that the company would cover the medical bills of those injured.

Given the current "extreme weather", the operator has also instructed that trains traveling above ground be driven in manual mode and that intervals between trains be widened. The section of the subway line affected by the incident - spanning three stations - was closed on Friday.

Road, rail, and air transport have all been disrupted by snowfall in Beijing.

Temperatures are expected to plummet across northern China in the coming days.

Meteorological authorities warned that temperatures will fall by 8C to 12C in most parts of the country from Thursday through Sunday. This means the temperature in Beijing could dip below -20C over the weekend.

In some cities, authorities have shut schools and suspended train services.

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