Person Struck By Train; LIRR Service Suspended On South Fork: MTA

LONG ISLAND, NY — Service was suspended in both directions from Speonk to Montauk Monday evening after an unauthorized person on the tracks was struck by a train, the Long Island Rail Road said on Twitter.

According to the LIRR, the 6:17 p.m. train from Jamaica, due in Montauk at 9:07 p.m., was canceled at Speonk after an unauthorized person on the tracks was struck by a train in Southampton. Reports indicated that the incident took place near Hill Station Road.

A bus was at the scene to transport passengers to eastbound locations.

Although some reports indicated that the pedestrian had died, the LIRR did not immediately return a request for comment or confirm that report.

Customers were advised to seek alternate travel methods or use alternate branches, such as the Ronkonkoma station, if possible, the LIRR said.

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