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Transportation Accidents

Car Crashes Into Train On Tracks In East Rockaway, Suspending LIRR Service Car Crashes Into Train On Tracks In East Rockaway, Suspending LIRR Service
Car Crashes Into Train On Tracks In East Rockaway, Suspending Lirr Service At least one person was injured when a car plowed into a train in East Rockaway, causing a service nightmare for commuters. The crash took place around 3:38 p.m. at Forest Avenue and Rocklyn Avenue, said the Nassau County Police. Police said a driver hit a train, but were still at the scene and did not have much information regarding the extent of injuries. According to the Long Island Railroad, westbound service on the Long Beach branch is suspended in both directions between Lynbrook and Long Beach. Eastbound service has been restored. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Vo…
Person Survives After Being Struck By LIRR Train Person Survives After Being Struck By LIRR Train
Person Survives After Being Struck By Lirr Train A person was transported to a local hospital overnight after being struck by a train near the LIRR station in Patchogue, the MTA said. First responders were dispatched to the Patchogue station near the Ocean Avenue and Division Street intersection shortly after 2 a.m. on Friday, July 12, for reports of a person who had been struck by a non-passenger work train, an MTA spokesperson said. The person - whose gender has not been released - was reportedly laying on the tracks when the train came across the railroad crossing just east of the station. Officials noted the person did not have the a…
LIRR Service Suspended After Train Hits Tractor-Trailer LIRR Service Suspended After Train Hits Tractor-Trailer
Lirr Service Suspended After Train Hits Tractor-Trailer LIRR service has been suspended in both directions on the Ronkonkoma line after a train hit a tractor-trailer in Farmingdale early Wednesday evening, May 8. The incidents occurred at the Merritts Road crossing and resulted in a large diesel spill. No injuries were reported. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.