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Man Struck by Subway Train

Incident reported at Sutter Avenue Station (L).

Police have received a report of a person who might need assistance.

The report states police should respond to the Manhattan-bound platform.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 318 Van Sinderen Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Sutter Avenue Station (L).

According to the MTA official Twitter account, trains have been delayed in both directions, and EMS is en route.

Firefighters on scene confirm power has been shut off to the Manhattan-bound track.

Firefighters have confirmed a person is under a train.

Transit authorities have requested additional units to the station for crowd control.

Firefighters confirm this involves a Manhattan-bound train south of Atlantic Avenue and north of Rockaway Parkway.

Police have been advised that the person has sustained critical injuries.

Firefighters are requesting power be shut off in both directions.

Video shared by Citizen user catdog1971 shows firefighters on the scene.

Firefighters are on both tracks attempting to provide aid to the person.

FDNY units are in the process of removing a man from the tracks who was struck by a train.

Emergency personnel are off the tracks, and the power to the tracks can be restored, per a firefighter.

Firefighters have requested an additional ambulance for one MTA worker.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Sutter Av Station (L).

According to the official NYCTSubway Twitter page, Brooklyn-bound L Trains have resumed normal service between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, but riders should anticipate ongoing delays until the MTA gets trains back on schedule.