Traffic & Transit

Person Hit By Train at 59 St Station: MTA

The condition of the person is not yet known.

A person was hit by a train at the 59 St station Thursday evening.
A person was hit by a train at the 59 St station Thursday evening. ((Courtesy of Tim Lee))

MIDTOWN, NY – A person was hit by a train at the 59 St. station in Midtown Thursday evening, the MTA said. Their condition was unknown as of 7 p.m.

The person was hit at the station shortly before 6:30 p.m. The NYPD and FDNY were at the scene.

The MTA said the incident had left 4, 5 and 6 trains delayed and rerouted. The 6 train is running on the express track between 125 St and Grand Central-42 St, while the 5 train is running on the 2 line between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Nevins St.

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