Crime & Safety

Person Fatally Struck By Train In Lindenhurst: MTA

The person was struck by a Babylon Branch train, the MTA says.

The incident occurred on Saturday, police said.
The incident occurred on Saturday, police said. (Shuttershock)

LINDENHURST, NY — A person was fatally struck by a Long Island Railroad train on Saturday near Lindenhurst, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) confirmed with Patch.

An unauthorized person was on the westbound tracks at about 11:30 p.m. when they were struck by a Babylon Branch train.

The incident caused delays at the time, the MTA shared on social media.

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