Crime & Safety

Person Fatally Struck By Train Near Wantagh: MTA

There were delays and cancellations on the Babylon branch Tuesday evening.

WANTAGH, NY — An unauthorized person was fatally struck Tuesday afternoon near the Wantagh LIRR station.

The victim, who was not unidentified, was hit just after 5 p.m., according to MTA spokesperson Kayla Shults.

MTA Police is investigating the cause.

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The Babylon branch had some delays and possible cancellations throughout the evening rush, Shults said.

Customers can keep updated on the MTA's website for service changes.

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