"The fatal incident occurred just before 5:15 p.m., when a passing F train hit an apparent trespasser on the express track at the 63rd Dr. - Rego Park station. The person, who has not been identified, was declared dead at the scene."
"Responding FDNY crews cut third rail power, effectively halting service along much of the Queens Boulevard line. An MTA spokesman said roughly 200 passengers were evacuated across the local tracks from the F train onto the platform."
"The MTA spokesman said power to the rail was restored around 6:45 p.m., and service on the Queens Boulevard Line resumed with severe delays shortly after 7 p.m."
A fatal incident occurred just before 5:15 p.m. when an F train struck an unidentified person on the express track at the 63rd Dr. - Rego Park station in Queens. The individual, believed to be a trespasser, was declared dead at the scene. FDNY crews responded by cutting third rail power, halting service on much of the Queens Boulevard Line. Approximately 200 passengers were evacuated from the F train onto the platform. Power was restored around 6:45 p.m., and service resumed with severe delays shortly after 7 p.m. LIRR conductors honored subway fares for cross-service between Queens and Manhattan during the disruption.
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