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202014 minPGdoc-short

After the 12-9

202014 minPGdoc-short

In 2019, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority recorded 195 incidents classified as 12-9s, the highest number in over a decade.

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Sara Joe Wolansky

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In 2019, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority recorded 195 incidents classified as 12-9s, the highest number in over a decade.

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Sara Joe Wolansky

Sara Joe Wolanskydirector

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A subway operator in New York City stops a train and radios in a "12-9," signaling a collision between a train and a person. In 2019, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority recorded 195 such incidents, the highest in a decade. "After the 12-9" follows three operators as they cope with the aftermath of deadly collisions. Each faces challenges like PTSD and guilt. Their experiences reveal the heavy emotional toll of being involved in these tragic events.

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