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Astoria, Queens

Person Fatally Hit by Train on F Line

Reported May 3 at 6:18 AM · Updated 17h ago · 6.4K Notified · 2.5K Viewed

Summary

Emergency responders in Long Island City are investigating a report of a person on the tracks of the F line. While initial reports suggested a train incident, no trains were present at the scene, and it remains unclear if the individual was struck. Efforts are underway to shut down the line for safety.

Emergency responders in Long Island City are investigating a report of a person on the tracks of the F line. While initial reports suggested a train incident, no trains were present at the scene, and it remains unclear if the individual was struck. Efforts are underway to shut down the line for safety.

Emergency responders in Long Island City are investigating a report of a person on the tracks of the F line. While initial reports suggested a train incident, no trains were present at the scene, and it remains unclear if the individual was struck. Efforts are underway to shut down the line for safety.

Emergency responders in Long Island City are investigating a report of a person on the tracks of the F line. While initial reports suggested a train incident, no trains were present at the scene, and it remains unclear if the individual was struck. Efforts are underway to shut down the line for safety.

Emergency responders in Long Island City are investigating a report of a person on the tracks of the F line. While initial reports suggested a train incident, no trains were present at the scene, and it remains unclear if the individual was struck. Efforts are underway to shut down the line for safety.

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Timeline

May 3, 7:15AM

Power is being restored as the train moves back into the station. All personnel are clear of the tracks.

May 3, 7:14AM

The train is being moved towards Roosevelt Island, and responders are coordinating to restore power.

May 3, 7:13AM

Responders are coordinating with transit personnel to move the train towards Cleveland Island for better access.

May 3, 7:13AM

Emergency responders confirm the person made contact with the third rail, not the train. The body remains on the track.

May 3, 7:05AM

Firefighters are assisting with the evacuation, and no injuries have been reported among passengers.

May 3, 7:04AM

Responders are considering moving the train to either 24th or Roosevelt Island for better access.

May 3, 7:15AM

Power is being restored as the train moves back into the station. All personnel are clear of the tracks.

May 3, 7:14AM

The train is being moved towards Roosevelt Island, and responders are coordinating to restore power.

May 3, 7:13AM

Responders are coordinating with transit personnel to move the train towards Cleveland Island for better access.

May 3, 7:13AM

Emergency responders confirm the person made contact with the third rail, not the train. The body remains on the track.

May 3, 7:05AM

Firefighters are assisting with the evacuation, and no injuries have been reported among passengers.

May 3, 7:04AM

Responders are considering moving the train to either 24th or Roosevelt Island for better access.

May 3, 7:15AM

Power is being restored as the train moves back into the station. All personnel are clear of the tracks.

May 3, 7:14AM

The train is being moved towards Roosevelt Island, and responders are coordinating to restore power.

May 3, 7:13AM

Responders are coordinating with transit personnel to move the train towards Cleveland Island for better access.

May 3, 7:13AM

Emergency responders confirm the person made contact with the third rail, not the train. The body remains on the track.

May 3, 7:05AM

Firefighters are assisting with the evacuation, and no injuries have been reported among passengers.

May 3, 7:04AM

Responders are considering moving the train to either 24th or Roosevelt Island for better access.

May 3, 7:15AM

Power is being restored as the train moves back into the station. All personnel are clear of the tracks.

May 3, 7:14AM

The train is being moved towards Roosevelt Island, and responders are coordinating to restore power.

May 3, 7:13AM

Responders are coordinating with transit personnel to move the train towards Cleveland Island for better access.

May 3, 7:13AM

Emergency responders confirm the person made contact with the third rail, not the train. The body remains on the track.

May 3, 7:05AM

Firefighters are assisting with the evacuation, and no injuries have been reported among passengers.

May 3, 7:04AM

Responders are considering moving the train to either 24th or Roosevelt Island for better access.

May 3, 7:15AM

Power is being restored as the train moves back into the station. All personnel are clear of the tracks.

May 3, 7:14AM

The train is being moved towards Roosevelt Island, and responders are coordinating to restore power.

May 3, 7:13AM

Responders are coordinating with transit personnel to move the train towards Cleveland Island for better access.

May 3, 7:13AM

Emergency responders confirm the person made contact with the third rail, not the train. The body remains on the track.

May 3, 7:05AM

Firefighters are assisting with the evacuation, and no injuries have been reported among passengers.

May 3, 7:04AM

Responders are considering moving the train to either 24th or Roosevelt Island for better access.

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