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Person Fatally Struck by B Train at Bryant Park Station, Officials Say

By Ben Fractenberg | October 10, 2017 3:54pm
 A person was fatally struck by a train at the Bryant Park subway station Tuesday, officials said.
A person was fatally struck by a train at the Bryant Park subway station Tuesday, officials said.
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MIDTOWN — A person was fatally struck by a B train at the Bryant Park station Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

The person was hit by the uptown train as it entered the station at 42nd Street about 3:02 p.m., according to the MTA and FDNY.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

There was no immediate information on how he or she ended up in front of the train.

B train service was suspended in both directions after the incident and uptown D trains were running along the C line from West 4th Street to 59th Street-Columbus Circle. 

There were also delays on the A and C lines. 

Riders can check the MTA’s website for updates.