Person Struck by (J) Train, Service Changes in Effect
Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport Station (E) (J) (Z), Jamaica, Queens
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Summary
- Emergency responders are attending to a person struck by a train on the southbound (J )line near Archer Avenue in Jamaica, NY.
- Efforts are underway to remove the individual from the tracks. The extent of their injuries is unknown.
- Multiple service changes are in effect. Allow extra travel time and plan alternate routes.
- Tap here for the latest information from the MTA.
Timeline
It's unclear whether the individual experienced a medical emergency or they were the victim of a crime. Police are investigating.
The individual is being removed from the station by firefighters and EMS. Operations will continue for a while longer.
Police confirm the individual is under train car 8585.
Additional service changes are in effect: - The last stop on Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer-bound J trains will be either 111 St, Crescent St, or Broadway Junction, where they will turn back for Broad St-bound service. - As an alternative for service, use nearby Q56 buses. - As an alternative for service to Manhattan from Queens, consider taking E and/or F trains.
The MTA confirms there is no (J) train service in either direction between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and 111 St stations.
Police, firefighters and the MTA website all confirm a person was struck by the train. Units are working to remove the individual from the tracks.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport Station (E) (J) (Z).
The train operator confirmed the person in need of assistance is under train car 8585. Police and firefighters are coordinating with transit personnel to determine the exact location.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 147-40 Archer Ave.
It's unclear whether the individual experienced a medical emergency or they were the victim of a crime. Police are investigating.
The individual is being removed from the station by firefighters and EMS. Operations will continue for a while longer.
Police confirm the individual is under train car 8585.
Additional service changes are in effect: - The last stop on Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer-bound J trains will be either 111 St, Crescent St, or Broadway Junction, where they will turn back for Broad St-bound service. - As an alternative for service, use nearby Q56 buses. - As an alternative for service to Manhattan from Queens, consider taking E and/or F trains.
The MTA confirms there is no (J) train service in either direction between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and 111 St stations.
Police, firefighters and the MTA website all confirm a person was struck by the train. Units are working to remove the individual from the tracks.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport Station (E) (J) (Z).
The train operator confirmed the person in need of assistance is under train car 8585. Police and firefighters are coordinating with transit personnel to determine the exact location.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 147-40 Archer Ave.
It's unclear whether the individual experienced a medical emergency or they were the victim of a crime. Police are investigating.
The individual is being removed from the station by firefighters and EMS. Operations will continue for a while longer.
Police confirm the individual is under train car 8585.
Additional service changes are in effect: - The last stop on Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer-bound J trains will be either 111 St, Crescent St, or Broadway Junction, where they will turn back for Broad St-bound service. - As an alternative for service, use nearby Q56 buses. - As an alternative for service to Manhattan from Queens, consider taking E and/or F trains.
The MTA confirms there is no (J) train service in either direction between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and 111 St stations.
Police, firefighters and the MTA website all confirm a person was struck by the train. Units are working to remove the individual from the tracks.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport Station (E) (J) (Z).
The train operator confirmed the person in need of assistance is under train car 8585. Police and firefighters are coordinating with transit personnel to determine the exact location.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 147-40 Archer Ave.
It's unclear whether the individual experienced a medical emergency or they were the victim of a crime. Police are investigating.
The individual is being removed from the station by firefighters and EMS. Operations will continue for a while longer.
Police confirm the individual is under train car 8585.
Additional service changes are in effect: - The last stop on Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer-bound J trains will be either 111 St, Crescent St, or Broadway Junction, where they will turn back for Broad St-bound service. - As an alternative for service, use nearby Q56 buses. - As an alternative for service to Manhattan from Queens, consider taking E and/or F trains.
The MTA confirms there is no (J) train service in either direction between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and 111 St stations.
Police, firefighters and the MTA website all confirm a person was struck by the train. Units are working to remove the individual from the tracks.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport Station (E) (J) (Z).
The train operator confirmed the person in need of assistance is under train car 8585. Police and firefighters are coordinating with transit personnel to determine the exact location.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 147-40 Archer Ave.
It's unclear whether the individual experienced a medical emergency or they were the victim of a crime. Police are investigating.
The individual is being removed from the station by firefighters and EMS. Operations will continue for a while longer.
Police confirm the individual is under train car 8585.
Additional service changes are in effect: - The last stop on Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer-bound J trains will be either 111 St, Crescent St, or Broadway Junction, where they will turn back for Broad St-bound service. - As an alternative for service, use nearby Q56 buses. - As an alternative for service to Manhattan from Queens, consider taking E and/or F trains.
The MTA confirms there is no (J) train service in either direction between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and 111 St stations.
Police, firefighters and the MTA website all confirm a person was struck by the train. Units are working to remove the individual from the tracks.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport Station (E) (J) (Z).
The train operator confirmed the person in need of assistance is under train car 8585. Police and firefighters are coordinating with transit personnel to determine the exact location.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 147-40 Archer Ave.
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I hope that person is ok
@ThawtianaJawnson only person w some type of compassion so far
Homeless guy willingly went onto the tracks and got hit by train in tunnel between sutphin and 121 st. Person is still alive YOU'RE ALL WELCOME
On a Monday morning?! During rush hour!?
I know? Right. Ain't that a twitch??? 😔
I know the people mad asl
I hope that person is ok
@ThawtianaJawnson only person w some type of compassion so far
Homeless guy willingly went onto the tracks and got hit by train in tunnel between sutphin and 121 st. Person is still alive YOU'RE ALL WELCOME
On a Monday morning?! During rush hour!?
I know? Right. Ain't that a twitch??? 😔
I know the people mad asl
I hope that person is ok
@ThawtianaJawnson only person w some type of compassion so far
Homeless guy willingly went onto the tracks and got hit by train in tunnel between sutphin and 121 st. Person is still alive YOU'RE ALL WELCOME
On a Monday morning?! During rush hour!?
I know? Right. Ain't that a twitch??? 😔
I know the people mad asl
I hope that person is ok
@ThawtianaJawnson only person w some type of compassion so far
Homeless guy willingly went onto the tracks and got hit by train in tunnel between sutphin and 121 st. Person is still alive YOU'RE ALL WELCOME
On a Monday morning?! During rush hour!?
I know? Right. Ain't that a twitch??? 😔
I know the people mad asl
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I hope that person is ok
@ThawtianaJawnson only person w some type of compassion so far
Homeless guy willingly went onto the tracks and got hit by train in tunnel between sutphin and 121 st. Person is still alive YOU'RE ALL WELCOME
On a Monday morning?! During rush hour!?
I know? Right. Ain't that a twitch??? 😔
I know the people mad asl