Crime & Safety
LIRR Train Delays After Person Killed on Mineola Tracks Tuesday
Person reportedly jumped from platform at Mineola station.
A person was killed at the Mineola LIRR station Tuesday morning after reportedly jumping onto the tracks during the morning commute.
According to an MTA spokesperson, the incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m. but could not confirm other details.
As of 10:30 a.m., the Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay branches are operating at 10- to 15-minute delays westbound and 45-minute delays eastbound.
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The person reportedly jumped from the westbound platform in front of a train in front of the station house and was killed instantly.
Power to the tracks was shutdown to the westbound side, but eastbound traffic still has power.
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The identity of the person has not yet been released.
As of 10:30 a.m., the Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay branches are operating at 10- to 15-minute delays westbound and 45-minute delays eastbound.
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