Crime & Safety

Person Hit By Train In Flatbush, MTA Says

A person was hit by a train at the Beverly Road 2 and 5 train station Monday afternoon, according to the MTA.

A person was hit by a train in Flatbush Monday, officials said.
A person was hit by a train in Flatbush Monday, officials said. (Patch )

FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN -- A straphanger was struck by a train at an East Flatbush subway station Monday afternoon, according to the MTA.

The subway rider was hit by a 2 train leaving the Beverly Road station near Nostrand Avenue just after 2:50 p.m., according to the FDNY and MTA.

Medics rushed the person, in unknown condition, to Kings County Hospital, according to the FDNY.

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Southbound 2 and 5 train service was rerouted to the 3 line and making their final stops at New Lots Avenues, officials said.

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