LIRR delays, 2 cancellations after person struck near Copiague

A person was struck Friday by a Long Island Rail Road train near the Copiague station, according to the MTA’s website, causing delays on the Montauk and Babylon branches.

The MTA said there were delays “averaging 10-15 minutes” on the Montauk Branch. There were 10-20 minute delays and “some cancellations” on the Babylon Branch, the MTA stated, as of 6:41 p.m.

According to the MTA, the 5:51 p.m. train from Grand Central to Babylon is canceled. In addition, the 6:31 p.m. train from Penn Station to Babylon is canceled. 

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