Long Island Railroad service between Babylon and Patchogue was suspended Friday morning and delays are expected on the Montauk Branch after a person was struck by a train in Sayville, an MTA spokesperson said.
A call came in at about 8 a.m. that the person was hit. MTA Police responded to the scene and suspended service both ways between Babylon and Patchogue.
A single track is expected to open at about 9 a.m., a spokesperson said, allowing for service to continue but will cause delays.
The 5:44 a.m. train from Montauk due to Long Island City at 8:57 a.m. and the 7:14 a.m. train from Speonk due to Babylon at 8:14 a.m. were both delayed at Sayville, the MTA website said.
Officials could not confirm the condition of the person struck, as an investigation is ongoing.
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