Beijing Subway later said that CP024 had become separated at several carriages, and the front two cars of CP032 involved in the collision had detached.

[4][2] The two trains involved lost power, leading to passengers being left in the dark and smashing windows open for fresh air.

Rail services on the Changping Line between Xi'erqi and Zhuxinzhuang stations were also suspended due to the damaged trains blocking the track.

[3][6] Following the collision, Beijing Subway offered an apology and said that it would pay for passengers' medical costs.

[7] The incident had also sparked criticism from netizens, with one Weibo user questioning the maintenance of the network and asked whether Beijing Subway was "taking the lives of hundreds of people too lightly".