Several drivers along Fulton Street woke up to unexpected damage Tuesday morning after a train cable wire came crashing down, shattering side mirrors on seven parked cars.
“It’s unfortunate,” said Charles, a neighbor whose vehicle was damaged. “Parking has been difficult with all the snow, so I parked there. I came out and saw this, and now I’ve got to start the whole process of getting it sorted out.”
According to the FDNY, fallen cables blocked off the street just before 7 a.m., prompting a rapid response from MTA and Con Edison crews. The scene sparked concern among residents, some of whom feared for their safety as the wires hung overhead.
“It’s dangerous - it’s hazardous,” said resident Michael Robinson. “People trying to cross the street can’t take chances. You don’t know what could happen. Someone could get electrocuted.”
No injuries were reported, and MTA officials say J and Z train service was not impacted. Still, neighbors say the sight of the fallen cables was enough to leave them shaken.
“This is something I’ve never seen before,” said Juan Fernandez, who owns a nearby business. “It had to be major. I was trying to get into my store here on Fulton Street and had to circle the block for an hour.”
MTA crews spent much of the morning untangling the cables, making repairs and re-ropping them back in place as affected drivers were left wondering who would foot the bill for damage to their cars.
"I'm gonna figure out how I can get them to take care of this because I'm not coming out of pocket, you know?" said Charles. "I'm not doing that."
An MTA spokesperson told News 12 that they cause of the initial collapse remains under investigation.