NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Subway service on the L train was severely disrupted after a person was struck by a train in Manhattan Tuesday night.
For a time, there was extremely limited L service running between Bedford Avenue and Eighth Avenue, with most Eighth Avenue-bound L trains ending at Bedford or Myrtle avenues, according to the MTA.
L trains were still running with delays in both directions late Tuesday evening.
MTA officials say emergency teams responded to someone who was struck by a train at 14 St-Union Sq.
The MTA recommended the following travel alternatives while trains were disrupted:
In Manhattan:Transfer between L and A/C trains at 8 Av/14 St.Transfer between L and J trains at Broadway Junction.Transfer between L and M trains at 14 St/6 Av.Take an M14A-SBS or M14D-SBS bus making nearby stops.In Brooklyn:Transfer between L and A/C trains at Broadway Junction.Transfer between L and M trains at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.At Lorimer St, consider taking a G train to connect with the 7/A or C train.Take a B60 bus making nearby stops.You can find the latest updates and information on the
MTA's website.
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