Man Hit By Train At 34th Street; Subways Rerouted

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — A man jumped in front of a train Friday afternoon at 34th Street–Penn Station, authorities said.

The incident happened around 2:38 p.m. and involved an E train, according to police. The man's condition was not immediately known.

Southbound C and E trains were running express between 59th Street and 42nd Street while crews responded, the MTA said. A trains were also delayed while they shared the express track.

Southbound C/E trains are running on the express track from 59 St-Columbus Circle/42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Canal St while emergency teams respond to a person who was struck by a train at 34 St-Penn Station. pic.twitter.com/IYj39buFvS
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