Man struck by train in Rockville Centre, MTA says
A man was struck by LIRR train in Rockville Centre on Thursday. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
Long Island Rail Road service was delayed for several hours on the Babylon Branch on Thursday afternoon after the MTA said a man on the platform was struck by a train in Rockville Centre.
The man was transported alive to the hospital, according to the agency. At least one train was canceled.
The train strike occurred around 12:44 p.m. Officials have not released any additional information while MTA Police investigated the incident.
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