Crime & Safety
Update: Limited LIRR Service After Person Struck
Huntington, Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma lines temporarily suspended Monday morning for police investigation.
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.
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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.
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Update: a LIRR spokesperson has identified that the person struck was a woman.
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