NYC subway emergency exits riddled with hazards like poor lighting and exposed wiring, audit finds.

An audit by MTA Inspector General Daniel G. Cort found that many subway emergency exits are in critical condition, with issues including tripping hazards, poor lighting, and exposed wiring. Over half of the emergency stairwells had serious defects, such as inoperable hatches and safety obstructions. This report follows a recent subway evacuation in Downtown Brooklyn.

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