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Person Fatally Struck by (6) Train Near Castle Hill Avenue; Expect Residual Delays

Castle Hill Av Station (6), Westchester Heights, Bronx

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Summary

  • Police and firefighters are operating near Castle Hill Avenue (6) station in the Bronx after a person was struck by a train.
  • Expect major delays and plan alternate routes if possible.
  • For the latest transit information, visit the MTA website.

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Notify NYC confirms 6 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ shows a police blocking a portion of Westchester Ave beneath the elevated train tracks. Evidence is marked on the pavement.

Citizen user video shows police removing the deceased person from the tracks.

Fire department operations on the tracks have concluded, and power can be restored.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
20. About 7365, fire department operations have concluded on the tracks, we no longer need power removed. 10-4 20, 1043 hours, dispatcher 306.

Customers are advised to use the Bx4, Bx5, or Bx22 bus service, making nearby station stops.

According to the MTA, there is no 6 train service (local or express) between Hunts Point Av and Pelham Bay Park in both directions while emergency teams operate near Castle Hill Ave station.

The MTA now confirms a person was struck by a train near Castle Hill Avenue station.

Firefighters are scaling back their response, keeping only essential units on scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:22
20 to the Bronx. 20. Box 7365, we're going to use 90 engine, 47 truck and squad 61. We're going to go with a 10-37 code 1. You can release all other units, K. 10-4, 20.

Power is being shut off southbound from Westchester Ave station for safety as first responders investigate.

Firefighters confirm there is a person on the tracks, not under the train.

The MTA confirms (6) trains are delays as crews and police investigate why a train's breaks activated near Castle Hill Avenue station.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Castle Hill Av Station (6).

Citizen user video shows police walking through the train. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

Incident reported at Parking lot.

Notify NYC confirms 6 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ shows a police blocking a portion of Westchester Ave beneath the elevated train tracks. Evidence is marked on the pavement.

Citizen user video shows police removing the deceased person from the tracks.

Fire department operations on the tracks have concluded, and power can be restored.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
20. About 7365, fire department operations have concluded on the tracks, we no longer need power removed. 10-4 20, 1043 hours, dispatcher 306.

Customers are advised to use the Bx4, Bx5, or Bx22 bus service, making nearby station stops.

According to the MTA, there is no 6 train service (local or express) between Hunts Point Av and Pelham Bay Park in both directions while emergency teams operate near Castle Hill Ave station.

The MTA now confirms a person was struck by a train near Castle Hill Avenue station.

Firefighters are scaling back their response, keeping only essential units on scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:22
20 to the Bronx. 20. Box 7365, we're going to use 90 engine, 47 truck and squad 61. We're going to go with a 10-37 code 1. You can release all other units, K. 10-4, 20.

Power is being shut off southbound from Westchester Ave station for safety as first responders investigate.

Firefighters confirm there is a person on the tracks, not under the train.

The MTA confirms (6) trains are delays as crews and police investigate why a train's breaks activated near Castle Hill Avenue station.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Castle Hill Av Station (6).

Citizen user video shows police walking through the train. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

Incident reported at Parking lot.

Notify NYC confirms 6 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ shows a police blocking a portion of Westchester Ave beneath the elevated train tracks. Evidence is marked on the pavement.

Citizen user video shows police removing the deceased person from the tracks.

Fire department operations on the tracks have concluded, and power can be restored.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
20. About 7365, fire department operations have concluded on the tracks, we no longer need power removed. 10-4 20, 1043 hours, dispatcher 306.

Customers are advised to use the Bx4, Bx5, or Bx22 bus service, making nearby station stops.

According to the MTA, there is no 6 train service (local or express) between Hunts Point Av and Pelham Bay Park in both directions while emergency teams operate near Castle Hill Ave station.

The MTA now confirms a person was struck by a train near Castle Hill Avenue station.

Firefighters are scaling back their response, keeping only essential units on scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:22
20 to the Bronx. 20. Box 7365, we're going to use 90 engine, 47 truck and squad 61. We're going to go with a 10-37 code 1. You can release all other units, K. 10-4, 20.

Power is being shut off southbound from Westchester Ave station for safety as first responders investigate.

Firefighters confirm there is a person on the tracks, not under the train.

The MTA confirms (6) trains are delays as crews and police investigate why a train's breaks activated near Castle Hill Avenue station.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Castle Hill Av Station (6).

Citizen user video shows police walking through the train. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

Incident reported at Parking lot.

Notify NYC confirms 6 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ shows a police blocking a portion of Westchester Ave beneath the elevated train tracks. Evidence is marked on the pavement.

Citizen user video shows police removing the deceased person from the tracks.

Fire department operations on the tracks have concluded, and power can be restored.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
20. About 7365, fire department operations have concluded on the tracks, we no longer need power removed. 10-4 20, 1043 hours, dispatcher 306.

Customers are advised to use the Bx4, Bx5, or Bx22 bus service, making nearby station stops.

According to the MTA, there is no 6 train service (local or express) between Hunts Point Av and Pelham Bay Park in both directions while emergency teams operate near Castle Hill Ave station.

The MTA now confirms a person was struck by a train near Castle Hill Avenue station.

Firefighters are scaling back their response, keeping only essential units on scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:22
20 to the Bronx. 20. Box 7365, we're going to use 90 engine, 47 truck and squad 61. We're going to go with a 10-37 code 1. You can release all other units, K. 10-4, 20.

Power is being shut off southbound from Westchester Ave station for safety as first responders investigate.

Firefighters confirm there is a person on the tracks, not under the train.

The MTA confirms (6) trains are delays as crews and police investigate why a train's breaks activated near Castle Hill Avenue station.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Castle Hill Av Station (6).

Citizen user video shows police walking through the train. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

Incident reported at Parking lot.

Notify NYC confirms 6 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ shows a police blocking a portion of Westchester Ave beneath the elevated train tracks. Evidence is marked on the pavement.

Citizen user video shows police removing the deceased person from the tracks.

Fire department operations on the tracks have concluded, and power can be restored.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
20. About 7365, fire department operations have concluded on the tracks, we no longer need power removed. 10-4 20, 1043 hours, dispatcher 306.

Customers are advised to use the Bx4, Bx5, or Bx22 bus service, making nearby station stops.

According to the MTA, there is no 6 train service (local or express) between Hunts Point Av and Pelham Bay Park in both directions while emergency teams operate near Castle Hill Ave station.

The MTA now confirms a person was struck by a train near Castle Hill Avenue station.

Firefighters are scaling back their response, keeping only essential units on scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:22
20 to the Bronx. 20. Box 7365, we're going to use 90 engine, 47 truck and squad 61. We're going to go with a 10-37 code 1. You can release all other units, K. 10-4, 20.

Power is being shut off southbound from Westchester Ave station for safety as first responders investigate.

Firefighters confirm there is a person on the tracks, not under the train.

The MTA confirms (6) trains are delays as crews and police investigate why a train's breaks activated near Castle Hill Avenue station.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Castle Hill Av Station (6).

Citizen user video shows police walking through the train. If you have any information, go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

Incident reported at Parking lot.

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Comments30

SammieSweetzOct 20 at 11:27 AM

They have to discharge the operator and clear him for psychological evaluation after this occurs. Not only does it affect the person who tragically lost their life but also the operator who unfortunately couldn’t stop in time and struck the individual. It’s sad for everyone !!!!

baby_love78Oct 20 at 11:27 AM

My condolences 💐 for the family and friends RIP 🪦

Saundie60Oct 20 at 11:18 AM

Can anyone plz explain to me why? All of a sudden,ppl are now getting struck by trains? I mean like is there any explanation to this maddness of ppl wanting to end there life like this? This Mental Health Crisis is crazy, and there needs to be really more funding to get to the deep core of this situation..

ALKPOct 20 at 11:19 AM

Amen

dajavu01Oct 20 at 10:23 AM

I don't understand why people are saying some mean nasty things on here especially when it comes out children in this world I need to be praying for them and not wishing harm to them

SammieSweetzOct 20 at 11:27 AM

They have to discharge the operator and clear him for psychological evaluation after this occurs. Not only does it affect the person who tragically lost their life but also the operator who unfortunately couldn’t stop in time and struck the individual. It’s sad for everyone !!!!

baby_love78Oct 20 at 11:27 AM

My condolences 💐 for the family and friends RIP 🪦

Saundie60Oct 20 at 11:18 AM

Can anyone plz explain to me why? All of a sudden,ppl are now getting struck by trains? I mean like is there any explanation to this maddness of ppl wanting to end there life like this? This Mental Health Crisis is crazy, and there needs to be really more funding to get to the deep core of this situation..

ALKPOct 20 at 11:19 AM

Amen

dajavu01Oct 20 at 10:23 AM

I don't understand why people are saying some mean nasty things on here especially when it comes out children in this world I need to be praying for them and not wishing harm to them

SammieSweetzOct 20 at 11:27 AM

They have to discharge the operator and clear him for psychological evaluation after this occurs. Not only does it affect the person who tragically lost their life but also the operator who unfortunately couldn’t stop in time and struck the individual. It’s sad for everyone !!!!

baby_love78Oct 20 at 11:27 AM

My condolences 💐 for the family and friends RIP 🪦

Saundie60Oct 20 at 11:18 AM

Can anyone plz explain to me why? All of a sudden,ppl are now getting struck by trains? I mean like is there any explanation to this maddness of ppl wanting to end there life like this? This Mental Health Crisis is crazy, and there needs to be really more funding to get to the deep core of this situation..

ALKPOct 20 at 11:19 AM

Amen

dajavu01Oct 20 at 10:23 AM

I don't understand why people are saying some mean nasty things on here especially when it comes out children in this world I need to be praying for them and not wishing harm to them

SammieSweetzOct 20 at 11:27 AM

They have to discharge the operator and clear him for psychological evaluation after this occurs. Not only does it affect the person who tragically lost their life but also the operator who unfortunately couldn’t stop in time and struck the individual. It’s sad for everyone !!!!

baby_love78Oct 20 at 11:27 AM

My condolences 💐 for the family and friends RIP 🪦

Saundie60Oct 20 at 11:18 AM

Can anyone plz explain to me why? All of a sudden,ppl are now getting struck by trains? I mean like is there any explanation to this maddness of ppl wanting to end there life like this? This Mental Health Crisis is crazy, and there needs to be really more funding to get to the deep core of this situation..

ALKPOct 20 at 11:19 AM

Amen

dajavu01Oct 20 at 10:23 AM

I don't understand why people are saying some mean nasty things on here especially when it comes out children in this world I need to be praying for them and not wishing harm to them

SammieSweetzOct 20 at 11:27 AM

They have to discharge the operator and clear him for psychological evaluation after this occurs. Not only does it affect the person who tragically lost their life but also the operator who unfortunately couldn’t stop in time and struck the individual. It’s sad for everyone !!!!

baby_love78Oct 20 at 11:27 AM

My condolences 💐 for the family and friends RIP 🪦

Saundie60Oct 20 at 11:18 AM

Can anyone plz explain to me why? All of a sudden,ppl are now getting struck by trains? I mean like is there any explanation to this maddness of ppl wanting to end there life like this? This Mental Health Crisis is crazy, and there needs to be really more funding to get to the deep core of this situation..

ALKPOct 20 at 11:19 AM

Amen

dajavu01Oct 20 at 10:23 AM

I don't understand why people are saying some mean nasty things on here especially when it comes out children in this world I need to be praying for them and not wishing harm to them

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