Nearby: Person Killed at Mineola LIRR Station Tuesday Morning

Story by Geoffrey Walter

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. 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.

The identity of the person has not yet been released.