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Person Struck by Train at 125th Street Station, Multiple Service Changes in Effect

125 St Station (4) (5) (6), East Harlem, Manhattan

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  • A man was struck by a train at E 125th St and Lexington Ave in New York City. Firefighters are conducting a rescue operation on the tracks after power was cut to the express track.

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The individual is now on a bus, conscious but injured, and being transported for medical care. Police have yet to determine whether he was a victim of a crime.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Be advised, hitter is off the train, he's in the bus. Conscious hurt at this moment, not likely heading to Cornell. 10-4. 4 Lieutenant, was he a victim of a crime? 4 Lieutenant. At this time, we're unable to add the same. 10-4. 10-4.

The individual is seen on the platform being assisted by police and military personnel.

Efforts are underway to move the train quickly due to the individual's worsening condition.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
The aided has to be removed, so try to get everybody off the track. They have to move that train because the aided condition is worsening. They have to move that train now. 4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Right now, we have a rural gun on our hands. You can restore power at 125. 10-4. Special Ops Sergeant. 4 XO. 4 XO.

Authorities are confirming all personnel are off the tracks to safely move the train.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant on the air? On the air. Is all the personnel off the track here, MOS, FDs, MTAs off the track? At the moment we know all FDs, METs are off the track, we're just waiting to confirm if PDs are off the track, stand by. 10-4, we're still read.1 Special Operations Sergeant, central. Okay. You can mark that a 92 Charlie, upon completion....
NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Sergeant, you can cancel the bus central. 10-4. Sergeant 1. 10-4 the sergeant. 2 Sergeant 1, show me doing a lab in that chamber for the ASD. Rail Control Sergeant. Rail Control Sergeant. Can we confirm that all PD is off track, please? That no personnel is on the track so that they can move this train? Central 4 Lieutenant.

Firefighters and police are on the train, preparing to restore power once the area is clear.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Central 4 Lieutenant. Central 4 Lieutenant. Okay, A Division advised the FDN has assisted the aided onto the train, and the train is going to be moved once everybody is off the roadbed. And right now, for 1439 hours, we received another update. It says the PD and FD are aboard the incident train, and they need you to advise if power can be restored. Central, was the body received?

Firefighters confirm the person has been moved onto the train, and power is being restored to the track.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

The person has been safely removed from beneath the train, per firefighters.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

MTA riders should expect extensive delays in 2, 4, 5 and 6 train service as trains share tracks.

The MTA confirms there are multiple service changes in effect. Downtown 4‌ trains run local from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St. 5 trains will run via the 2 line in both directions between 149 St-Hostos and Nevins St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

Power has been removed on the express track to assist with the rescue efforts.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Is there a complication that the power over by the 115 is on water? Negative. 10-4. Again, the power limits are going to be power removed on track 2, south of 125 to south of 103. As of 1401 hours, on the express track only. This is going to be south of 125 to south of 103.

According to transit personnel, a person was struck by the train. Firefighters are attempting to locate the person on the tracks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
And 12 Manhattan. Battalion 12. As per transit, we have one person confirmed, hit by the train, the members are on the track, trying to locate the confirmed person. 10-4, 14. 1415, correction, 497. Battalion 7, access to Manhattan.

Firefighters have received a report of a man who fell under the train.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 and Lex, for a man under. Following by for a 7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 Street and Lex, now reporting a man under. Battalion 12. Battalion 12. Battalion 12, we got an update from transit saying there's a man under, K. Engine 288, one hazard has been added to the assignment.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

The individual is now on a bus, conscious but injured, and being transported for medical care. Police have yet to determine whether he was a victim of a crime.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Be advised, hitter is off the train, he's in the bus. Conscious hurt at this moment, not likely heading to Cornell. 10-4. 4 Lieutenant, was he a victim of a crime? 4 Lieutenant. At this time, we're unable to add the same. 10-4. 10-4.

The individual is seen on the platform being assisted by police and military personnel.

Efforts are underway to move the train quickly due to the individual's worsening condition.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
The aided has to be removed, so try to get everybody off the track. They have to move that train because the aided condition is worsening. They have to move that train now. 4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Right now, we have a rural gun on our hands. You can restore power at 125. 10-4. Special Ops Sergeant. 4 XO. 4 XO.

Authorities are confirming all personnel are off the tracks to safely move the train.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant on the air? On the air. Is all the personnel off the track here, MOS, FDs, MTAs off the track? At the moment we know all FDs, METs are off the track, we're just waiting to confirm if PDs are off the track, stand by. 10-4, we're still read.1 Special Operations Sergeant, central. Okay. You can mark that a 92 Charlie, upon completion....
NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Sergeant, you can cancel the bus central. 10-4. Sergeant 1. 10-4 the sergeant. 2 Sergeant 1, show me doing a lab in that chamber for the ASD. Rail Control Sergeant. Rail Control Sergeant. Can we confirm that all PD is off track, please? That no personnel is on the track so that they can move this train? Central 4 Lieutenant.

Firefighters and police are on the train, preparing to restore power once the area is clear.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Central 4 Lieutenant. Central 4 Lieutenant. Okay, A Division advised the FDN has assisted the aided onto the train, and the train is going to be moved once everybody is off the roadbed. And right now, for 1439 hours, we received another update. It says the PD and FD are aboard the incident train, and they need you to advise if power can be restored. Central, was the body received?

Firefighters confirm the person has been moved onto the train, and power is being restored to the track.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

The person has been safely removed from beneath the train, per firefighters.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

MTA riders should expect extensive delays in 2, 4, 5 and 6 train service as trains share tracks.

The MTA confirms there are multiple service changes in effect. Downtown 4‌ trains run local from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St. 5 trains will run via the 2 line in both directions between 149 St-Hostos and Nevins St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

Power has been removed on the express track to assist with the rescue efforts.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Is there a complication that the power over by the 115 is on water? Negative. 10-4. Again, the power limits are going to be power removed on track 2, south of 125 to south of 103. As of 1401 hours, on the express track only. This is going to be south of 125 to south of 103.

According to transit personnel, a person was struck by the train. Firefighters are attempting to locate the person on the tracks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
And 12 Manhattan. Battalion 12. As per transit, we have one person confirmed, hit by the train, the members are on the track, trying to locate the confirmed person. 10-4, 14. 1415, correction, 497. Battalion 7, access to Manhattan.

Firefighters have received a report of a man who fell under the train.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 and Lex, for a man under. Following by for a 7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 Street and Lex, now reporting a man under. Battalion 12. Battalion 12. Battalion 12, we got an update from transit saying there's a man under, K. Engine 288, one hazard has been added to the assignment.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

The individual is now on a bus, conscious but injured, and being transported for medical care. Police have yet to determine whether he was a victim of a crime.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Be advised, hitter is off the train, he's in the bus. Conscious hurt at this moment, not likely heading to Cornell. 10-4. 4 Lieutenant, was he a victim of a crime? 4 Lieutenant. At this time, we're unable to add the same. 10-4. 10-4.

The individual is seen on the platform being assisted by police and military personnel.

Efforts are underway to move the train quickly due to the individual's worsening condition.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
The aided has to be removed, so try to get everybody off the track. They have to move that train because the aided condition is worsening. They have to move that train now. 4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Right now, we have a rural gun on our hands. You can restore power at 125. 10-4. Special Ops Sergeant. 4 XO. 4 XO.

Authorities are confirming all personnel are off the tracks to safely move the train.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant on the air? On the air. Is all the personnel off the track here, MOS, FDs, MTAs off the track? At the moment we know all FDs, METs are off the track, we're just waiting to confirm if PDs are off the track, stand by. 10-4, we're still read.1 Special Operations Sergeant, central. Okay. You can mark that a 92 Charlie, upon completion....
NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Sergeant, you can cancel the bus central. 10-4. Sergeant 1. 10-4 the sergeant. 2 Sergeant 1, show me doing a lab in that chamber for the ASD. Rail Control Sergeant. Rail Control Sergeant. Can we confirm that all PD is off track, please? That no personnel is on the track so that they can move this train? Central 4 Lieutenant.

Firefighters and police are on the train, preparing to restore power once the area is clear.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Central 4 Lieutenant. Central 4 Lieutenant. Okay, A Division advised the FDN has assisted the aided onto the train, and the train is going to be moved once everybody is off the roadbed. And right now, for 1439 hours, we received another update. It says the PD and FD are aboard the incident train, and they need you to advise if power can be restored. Central, was the body received?

Firefighters confirm the person has been moved onto the train, and power is being restored to the track.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

The person has been safely removed from beneath the train, per firefighters.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

MTA riders should expect extensive delays in 2, 4, 5 and 6 train service as trains share tracks.

The MTA confirms there are multiple service changes in effect. Downtown 4‌ trains run local from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St. 5 trains will run via the 2 line in both directions between 149 St-Hostos and Nevins St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

Power has been removed on the express track to assist with the rescue efforts.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Is there a complication that the power over by the 115 is on water? Negative. 10-4. Again, the power limits are going to be power removed on track 2, south of 125 to south of 103. As of 1401 hours, on the express track only. This is going to be south of 125 to south of 103.

According to transit personnel, a person was struck by the train. Firefighters are attempting to locate the person on the tracks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
And 12 Manhattan. Battalion 12. As per transit, we have one person confirmed, hit by the train, the members are on the track, trying to locate the confirmed person. 10-4, 14. 1415, correction, 497. Battalion 7, access to Manhattan.

Firefighters have received a report of a man who fell under the train.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 and Lex, for a man under. Following by for a 7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 Street and Lex, now reporting a man under. Battalion 12. Battalion 12. Battalion 12, we got an update from transit saying there's a man under, K. Engine 288, one hazard has been added to the assignment.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

The individual is now on a bus, conscious but injured, and being transported for medical care. Police have yet to determine whether he was a victim of a crime.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Be advised, hitter is off the train, he's in the bus. Conscious hurt at this moment, not likely heading to Cornell. 10-4. 4 Lieutenant, was he a victim of a crime? 4 Lieutenant. At this time, we're unable to add the same. 10-4. 10-4.

The individual is seen on the platform being assisted by police and military personnel.

Efforts are underway to move the train quickly due to the individual's worsening condition.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
The aided has to be removed, so try to get everybody off the track. They have to move that train because the aided condition is worsening. They have to move that train now. 4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Right now, we have a rural gun on our hands. You can restore power at 125. 10-4. Special Ops Sergeant. 4 XO. 4 XO.

Authorities are confirming all personnel are off the tracks to safely move the train.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant on the air? On the air. Is all the personnel off the track here, MOS, FDs, MTAs off the track? At the moment we know all FDs, METs are off the track, we're just waiting to confirm if PDs are off the track, stand by. 10-4, we're still read.1 Special Operations Sergeant, central. Okay. You can mark that a 92 Charlie, upon completion....
NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Sergeant, you can cancel the bus central. 10-4. Sergeant 1. 10-4 the sergeant. 2 Sergeant 1, show me doing a lab in that chamber for the ASD. Rail Control Sergeant. Rail Control Sergeant. Can we confirm that all PD is off track, please? That no personnel is on the track so that they can move this train? Central 4 Lieutenant.

Firefighters and police are on the train, preparing to restore power once the area is clear.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Central 4 Lieutenant. Central 4 Lieutenant. Okay, A Division advised the FDN has assisted the aided onto the train, and the train is going to be moved once everybody is off the roadbed. And right now, for 1439 hours, we received another update. It says the PD and FD are aboard the incident train, and they need you to advise if power can be restored. Central, was the body received?

Firefighters confirm the person has been moved onto the train, and power is being restored to the track.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

The person has been safely removed from beneath the train, per firefighters.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

MTA riders should expect extensive delays in 2, 4, 5 and 6 train service as trains share tracks.

The MTA confirms there are multiple service changes in effect. Downtown 4‌ trains run local from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St. 5 trains will run via the 2 line in both directions between 149 St-Hostos and Nevins St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

Power has been removed on the express track to assist with the rescue efforts.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Is there a complication that the power over by the 115 is on water? Negative. 10-4. Again, the power limits are going to be power removed on track 2, south of 125 to south of 103. As of 1401 hours, on the express track only. This is going to be south of 125 to south of 103.

According to transit personnel, a person was struck by the train. Firefighters are attempting to locate the person on the tracks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
And 12 Manhattan. Battalion 12. As per transit, we have one person confirmed, hit by the train, the members are on the track, trying to locate the confirmed person. 10-4, 14. 1415, correction, 497. Battalion 7, access to Manhattan.

Firefighters have received a report of a man who fell under the train.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 and Lex, for a man under. Following by for a 7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 Street and Lex, now reporting a man under. Battalion 12. Battalion 12. Battalion 12, we got an update from transit saying there's a man under, K. Engine 288, one hazard has been added to the assignment.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

The individual is now on a bus, conscious but injured, and being transported for medical care. Police have yet to determine whether he was a victim of a crime.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Be advised, hitter is off the train, he's in the bus. Conscious hurt at this moment, not likely heading to Cornell. 10-4. 4 Lieutenant, was he a victim of a crime? 4 Lieutenant. At this time, we're unable to add the same. 10-4. 10-4.

The individual is seen on the platform being assisted by police and military personnel.

Efforts are underway to move the train quickly due to the individual's worsening condition.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
The aided has to be removed, so try to get everybody off the track. They have to move that train because the aided condition is worsening. They have to move that train now. 4 Lieutenant. 4 Lieutenant. Right now, we have a rural gun on our hands. You can restore power at 125. 10-4. Special Ops Sergeant. 4 XO. 4 XO.

Authorities are confirming all personnel are off the tracks to safely move the train.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
4 Lieutenant on the air? On the air. Is all the personnel off the track here, MOS, FDs, MTAs off the track? At the moment we know all FDs, METs are off the track, we're just waiting to confirm if PDs are off the track, stand by. 10-4, we're still read.1 Special Operations Sergeant, central. Okay. You can mark that a 92 Charlie, upon completion....
NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Sergeant, you can cancel the bus central. 10-4. Sergeant 1. 10-4 the sergeant. 2 Sergeant 1, show me doing a lab in that chamber for the ASD. Rail Control Sergeant. Rail Control Sergeant. Can we confirm that all PD is off track, please? That no personnel is on the track so that they can move this train? Central 4 Lieutenant.

Firefighters and police are on the train, preparing to restore power once the area is clear.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Central 4 Lieutenant. Central 4 Lieutenant. Okay, A Division advised the FDN has assisted the aided onto the train, and the train is going to be moved once everybody is off the roadbed. And right now, for 1439 hours, we received another update. It says the PD and FD are aboard the incident train, and they need you to advise if power can be restored. Central, was the body received?

Firefighters confirm the person has been moved onto the train, and power is being restored to the track.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

The person has been safely removed from beneath the train, per firefighters.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, K. Box 7392, we have the person on the move and onto the train. We have all members off the track. Can you please put power back to the track and have EMS, these two members at the 12 station. That's where they're bringing them. Squad, put them down.

MTA riders should expect extensive delays in 2, 4, 5 and 6 train service as trains share tracks.

The MTA confirms there are multiple service changes in effect. Downtown 4‌ trains run local from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St. 5 trains will run via the 2 line in both directions between 149 St-Hostos and Nevins St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

Power has been removed on the express track to assist with the rescue efforts.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:31
Is there a complication that the power over by the 115 is on water? Negative. 10-4. Again, the power limits are going to be power removed on track 2, south of 125 to south of 103. As of 1401 hours, on the express track only. This is going to be south of 125 to south of 103.

According to transit personnel, a person was struck by the train. Firefighters are attempting to locate the person on the tracks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
And 12 Manhattan. Battalion 12. As per transit, we have one person confirmed, hit by the train, the members are on the track, trying to locate the confirmed person. 10-4, 14. 1415, correction, 497. Battalion 7, access to Manhattan.

Firefighters have received a report of a man who fell under the train.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 and Lex, for a man under. Following by for a 7392 on the IRT 456 line at 125 Street and Lex, now reporting a man under. Battalion 12. Battalion 12. Battalion 12, we got an update from transit saying there's a man under, K. Engine 288, one hazard has been added to the assignment.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

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bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:29 PM

New York is sick your worried about the train what about the person

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Learn compassion please there are human lives that need saving god please help us

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bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:29 PM

New York is sick your worried about the train what about the person

NewWorldExtremeAug 5 at 2:38 PM

Snapple fact: Some academic studies and public health data indicate that suicide and overall mortality rates in the U.S. have historically tended to rise or remain higher during Republican presidencies

comptonUser1475173005Aug 6 at 8:40 AM

Most likely

bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:32 PM

Learn compassion please there are human lives that need saving god please help us

brooklynUser2300587003Aug 5 at 2:29 PM

Prayers

bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:29 PM

New York is sick your worried about the train what about the person

NewWorldExtremeAug 5 at 2:38 PM

Snapple fact: Some academic studies and public health data indicate that suicide and overall mortality rates in the U.S. have historically tended to rise or remain higher during Republican presidencies

comptonUser1475173005Aug 6 at 8:40 AM

Most likely

bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:32 PM

Learn compassion please there are human lives that need saving god please help us

brooklynUser2300587003Aug 5 at 2:29 PM

Prayers

bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:29 PM

New York is sick your worried about the train what about the person

NewWorldExtremeAug 5 at 2:38 PM

Snapple fact: Some academic studies and public health data indicate that suicide and overall mortality rates in the U.S. have historically tended to rise or remain higher during Republican presidencies

comptonUser1475173005Aug 6 at 8:40 AM

Most likely

bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:32 PM

Learn compassion please there are human lives that need saving god please help us

brooklynUser2300587003Aug 5 at 2:29 PM

Prayers

bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:29 PM

New York is sick your worried about the train what about the person

NewWorldExtremeAug 5 at 2:38 PM

Snapple fact: Some academic studies and public health data indicate that suicide and overall mortality rates in the U.S. have historically tended to rise or remain higher during Republican presidencies

comptonUser1475173005Aug 6 at 8:40 AM

Most likely

bronxUser2269223018Aug 5 at 2:32 PM

Learn compassion please there are human lives that need saving god please help us

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