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Person Fatally Struck by Train, Residual Transit Delays Expected

Grand Av-Newtown Station (M) (R), Elmhurst, Queens

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Summary

  • A person was fatally struck by a train at Grand Ave-Newtown Ave train station in Queens this afternoon.
  • There are multiple service changes and major delays along the E, F, M and R lines as first responders continue to operate at the scene.

Timeline

An update from the MTA confirms E/F/M/R trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD and FDNY units concluded their operations.

Additionally, customers should expect delays along the E and F lines as Manhattan-bound trains will make local stops in Queens.

According to an update from the MTA, M and R trains are disrupted between Manhattan and Queens in both directions. Customers should expect major delays at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Grand Av-Newtown Station (M) (R).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Queens Blvd & Grand Ave.

An update from the MTA confirms E/F/M/R trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD and FDNY units concluded their operations.

Additionally, customers should expect delays along the E and F lines as Manhattan-bound trains will make local stops in Queens.

According to an update from the MTA, M and R trains are disrupted between Manhattan and Queens in both directions. Customers should expect major delays at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Grand Av-Newtown Station (M) (R).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Queens Blvd & Grand Ave.

An update from the MTA confirms E/F/M/R trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD and FDNY units concluded their operations.

Additionally, customers should expect delays along the E and F lines as Manhattan-bound trains will make local stops in Queens.

According to an update from the MTA, M and R trains are disrupted between Manhattan and Queens in both directions. Customers should expect major delays at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Grand Av-Newtown Station (M) (R).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Queens Blvd & Grand Ave.

An update from the MTA confirms E/F/M/R trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD and FDNY units concluded their operations.

Additionally, customers should expect delays along the E and F lines as Manhattan-bound trains will make local stops in Queens.

According to an update from the MTA, M and R trains are disrupted between Manhattan and Queens in both directions. Customers should expect major delays at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Grand Av-Newtown Station (M) (R).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Queens Blvd & Grand Ave.

An update from the MTA confirms E/F/M/R trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD and FDNY units concluded their operations.

Additionally, customers should expect delays along the E and F lines as Manhattan-bound trains will make local stops in Queens.

According to an update from the MTA, M and R trains are disrupted between Manhattan and Queens in both directions. Customers should expect major delays at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Grand Av-Newtown Station (M) (R).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Queens Blvd & Grand Ave.

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Radio Clips

NYPD Transit QN/ BK North · May 14, 1:15PM · 0:23
20 XO. 20 XO. Yeah, just be advised, the rescue train is back at Grand with the passengers that were on the incident train. They're evacuating now. Once they've evacuated, we're going to board this train again and go back to the aided. 10-4. Thank you.
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NYPD Transit QN/ BK North · May 14, 1:13PM · 0:25
Rail control, central. Rail control. Be advised, power has been restored at 1253 hours. 10-4. CAD time 1255, all District 20 units at Grand Avenue and Robert Lane, be advised, power has been restored at 1253 hours, per rail control.
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Queens FDNY · May 14, 12:45PM · 0:29
Idea 46 to Queens. 46. 0433, we no longer need power off, we have no members on the track. We had one deceased under a train. I'm going to turn this over to PD. Units will go 10-8 as they become available. 10-4.
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Comments30

megameganmegMay 14 at 12:27 PM

This is happening way too often

terrys1962May 14 at 12:28 PM

@megameganmeg agreed

4alwayz4everlifeMay 14 at 12:14 PM

WTF every day some times several times a w

darkness_nyc72May 14 at 12:23 PM

@4alwayz4everlife Exactly that’s what I say

bronxUser1960793003May 14 at 12:31 PM

Too many building fires and too many getting struck by trains

flushingUser1469506001May 14 at 12:41 PM

I don’t think anyone is okay after getting hit by a train

maria324tMay 14 at 12:44 PM

Exactly, wow

megameganmegMay 14 at 12:27 PM

This is happening way too often

terrys1962May 14 at 12:28 PM

@megameganmeg agreed

4alwayz4everlifeMay 14 at 12:14 PM

WTF every day some times several times a w

darkness_nyc72May 14 at 12:23 PM

@4alwayz4everlife Exactly that’s what I say

bronxUser1960793003May 14 at 12:31 PM

Too many building fires and too many getting struck by trains

flushingUser1469506001May 14 at 12:41 PM

I don’t think anyone is okay after getting hit by a train

maria324tMay 14 at 12:44 PM

Exactly, wow

megameganmegMay 14 at 12:27 PM

This is happening way too often

terrys1962May 14 at 12:28 PM

@megameganmeg agreed

4alwayz4everlifeMay 14 at 12:14 PM

WTF every day some times several times a w

darkness_nyc72May 14 at 12:23 PM

@4alwayz4everlife Exactly that’s what I say

bronxUser1960793003May 14 at 12:31 PM

Too many building fires and too many getting struck by trains

flushingUser1469506001May 14 at 12:41 PM

I don’t think anyone is okay after getting hit by a train

maria324tMay 14 at 12:44 PM

Exactly, wow

megameganmegMay 14 at 12:27 PM

This is happening way too often

terrys1962May 14 at 12:28 PM

@megameganmeg agreed

4alwayz4everlifeMay 14 at 12:14 PM

WTF every day some times several times a w

darkness_nyc72May 14 at 12:23 PM

@4alwayz4everlife Exactly that’s what I say

bronxUser1960793003May 14 at 12:31 PM

Too many building fires and too many getting struck by trains

flushingUser1469506001May 14 at 12:41 PM

I don’t think anyone is okay after getting hit by a train

maria324tMay 14 at 12:44 PM

Exactly, wow

megameganmegMay 14 at 12:27 PM

This is happening way too often

terrys1962May 14 at 12:28 PM

@megameganmeg agreed

4alwayz4everlifeMay 14 at 12:14 PM

WTF every day some times several times a w

darkness_nyc72May 14 at 12:23 PM

@4alwayz4everlife Exactly that’s what I say

bronxUser1960793003May 14 at 12:31 PM

Too many building fires and too many getting struck by trains

flushingUser1469506001May 14 at 12:41 PM

I don’t think anyone is okay after getting hit by a train

maria324tMay 14 at 12:44 PM

Exactly, wow

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