Crime & Safety
MTA Police Investigating Fatal Train Strike Near Bellport Station
The person was struck at about 11:13 p.m. on Saturday, prompting an investigation and suspended service.
BELLPORT, NY — Metropolitan Transportation Authority police are investigating the circumstances under which a person was struck by a train near the Bellport train station on Saturday and died, a spokesman said.
Long Island Rail Road officials announced that service between Bellport and Montauk was suspended in both directions "after a person was struck by a non-passenger train near Bellport," in a tweet at about 11:13 p.m. on Saturday. Emergency service personnel were on scene, according to the agency, which expected further updates.
Service remains suspended in both directions between Bellport and Montauk after a person was struck by a non-passenger train near Bellport. Emergency personnel are on scene. We will continue to keep you updated. https://t.co/yk2ayHmQ0K
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On Monday, MTA spokesman Michael Cortez said the person died and that the matter was still under investigation, but that “no criminality” is suspected.
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