Traffic & Transit

Woman Hit, Killed By Train At Penn Station

A woman was fatally struck by a 1 train Friday morning at 34th Street–Penn Station, causing trains to the 1-2-3 line to be rerouted.

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The incident was first reported at 9:21 a.m. by the MTA. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., the MTA said northbound 1, 2 and 3 trains were all being rerouted around 34th Street.
The incident was first reported at 9:21 a.m. by the MTA. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., the MTA said northbound 1, 2 and 3 trains were all being rerouted around 34th Street. (Courtesy of Tim Lee)

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — A woman was struck and killed by a train Friday morning at 34th Street–Penn Station, police said, prompting an emergency response that has rerouted and delayed subway service.

Around 9:15 a.m., the operator of a northbound 1 train witnessed the unidentified 40-year-old woman jump in front of the train, according to police. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.

Shortly after 9:30 a.m., the MTA said northbound 1, 2 and 3 trains were all being rerouted around 34th Street.

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Northbound 1 trains were running express from Chambers Street to 72nd Street, 2 trains were running on the 5 line from Nevins Street to 149th Street–Grand Concourse, and 3 trains were sharing the express track with 1 trains, the MTA said. Normal service was starting to resume by 11:03 a.m.

A police investigation is ongoing.

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