Long Island Rail Road service was suspended Monday morning on three lines after a person was struck on the tracks west of New Hyde Park, the MTA said.
The 7:41 a.m. train westbound from Oyster Bay struck an unauthorized person on the tracks west of New Hyde Park station at approximately 8:30 a.m., MTA spokesman Sam Zambuto said.
The train is being held while MTA Police investigate the incident.
As a result, all LIRR service on Huntington, Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma lines was temporarily suspended. The MTA said limited service was restored at 9:15 a.m.
Delays of 30-60 minutes are expected.
Update: a LIRR spokesperson has identified that the person struck was a woman.
