Beijing subway train accident leaves 102 passengers injured

The incident occurred at around 7pm during the evening rush hour on a snowy day in an aboveground section of the line. - WEIBO

BEIJING: An evening rush-hour accident on the Beijing metro left 102 people with fractures after a rear-end collision on an above-ground section of tracks, state media reported Friday (Dec 15).

The Chinese capital -- where such incidents are rare -- has been hit by snowstorms in recent days, affecting operating conditions and resulting in transport delays across the city.