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Three people slashed on the face at Queens Plaza subway station: Police

The victims did not know each other, police said.

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A person of interest has been taken into police custody after three people were slashed in Queens on Saturday.

Officers responded to a 911 call about a slashing at Queens Plaza subway station around 8:20 a.m., according to an NYPD spokesperson. Two people were found with a slash wound on the face by 43 Avenue and 27 Street.

A third victim with a slash wound on the side of the face was also found inside the station, police said.

All the victims are expected to recover from their injuries, according to the NYPD. The victims did not know each other, police said.

No other information was immediately available.

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