NY subway workers treated in tunnel alert

At least five workers were treated for exposure to an "unknown substance" in the New York subway system today.

At least five workers were treated for exposure to an "unknown substance" in the New York subway system today.

A fire brigade spokesman said emergency services were checking the southbound "F" line in Manhattan for the substance that caused an odour in the tunnel.

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