LIRR: Person struck on tracks east of Bethpage station
Regular service on the LIRR's Ronkonkoma branch had resumed Thursday following delays earlier after a person was struck on the tracks east of Bethpage station.
A railroad spokesperson said the condition of the person struck was not immediately known, but said the incident occurred around 11 a.m. The MTA Police are investigating.
Service was initially suspended on the branch.
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