Man Jumps Into Queens Train That Isn't Moving: NYPD

QUEENS, NY — A man's jump into the side of a stationary train in an Astoria subway station caused widespread headaches for straphangers, officials said.

Straphangers found their Monday morning commutes on N and W lines delayed because of what MTA officials called "someone who was struck by a train" at Broadway station in Queens.

But NYPD officials later said the situation was somewhat less dire.

What actually happened was a 22-year-old man jumped into a stationary train about 9:10 a.m., police said. The man was close to the platform edge as the train rolled into the station and the operator brought it to a stop, authorities said.

He was seen jumping into the train once it stopped, NYPD officials told Patch.

The man was treated for ankle pain at Mount Sinai Hospital, authorities said.

The reported train strike caused commuting chaos.

The last stop on northbound N/W trains will be Times Sq-42 St, 57 St-7 Av, Lexington Av/59 St, or 96 St (Q line).
Listen for announcements on your train to hear where it will end.

You may experience a longer wait for Q/R trains while they share tracks with rerouted trains.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) September 18, 2023

N and W trains had limited service in Queens, with southbound cars running express from Astoria Boulevard to Queensboro Plaza, officials said. Straphangers looking for service to local stops were encouraged to take a northbound train.

Passengers looking to travel between Queens and Manhattan were encouraged to take a 7, E, F or R line train.