Crime & Safety
MTA: Train Strikes Person Near Merillon Avenue Station
Victim struck by westbound train Wednesday night, MTA said.
A person was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train near Merillon Avenue Wednesday night, according to the MTA.
Officials confirmed that at about 9:15 p.m., an unidentified person was struck by the 8:21 p.m. train from Oyster Bay to Jamaica.
The train was held near the platform with passengers inside for about 30 minutes as emergency crews and officials secured the scene.
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The status of the victim could not be confirmed by MTA Police as of 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Several other trains due to pass through Merillon Avenue were held at other platforms.
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Train traffic is currently running again but riders can expect delays of up to 50 minutes on Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson, and Oyster Bay lines.
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