Man struck by subway in Queens; No. 7 train severely delayed: MTA
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man was struck by a subway train in Queens Wednesday afternoon, causing delays to the No. 7 line, officials said.
No. 7 trains were experiencing severe delays in both directions after the person was struck at 74th Street and Broadway in Jackson Heights, according to the MTA.
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The man was taken to a hospital and treated for his injuries. He is expected to survive, police said. The incident does not appear to be criminal in nature, according to the NYPD.
Transit officials urged subway riders to use alternate routes as there was no subway service between Flushing-Main Street and Queensboro Plaza. Riders were able to use Q32, Q48, and Q60 buses, LIRR, E, F, M, N, R, and W trains as replacements.
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