A person was fatally struck by an eastbound Long Island Rail Road train Monday afternoon near the Copiague station, according to MTA Police.

The person, who was not identified, was hit shortly before 1:30 p.m. Monday, an MTA Police spokesperson said.

Eastbound and westbound trains on the Babylon line were experiencing delays up to 30 minutes throughout the afternoon. By 5:30 p.m., service was running on or close to schedule, according to the MTA website.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," take a lap with the Middle Country athletic director, Jonathan Ruban checks in with the Copiague flag football team and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara, Steve Pfost; Morgan Campbell

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 31: 'Walk with Joe,' flag football and more On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," take a lap with the Middle Country athletic director, Jonathan Ruban checks in with the Copiague flag football team and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," take a lap with the Middle Country athletic director, Jonathan Ruban checks in with the Copiague flag football team and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara, Steve Pfost; Morgan Campbell

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 31: 'Walk with Joe,' flag football and more On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," take a lap with the Middle Country athletic director, Jonathan Ruban checks in with the Copiague flag football team and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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