NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — The Long Island Rail Road will have nearly full service on the Huntington/Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma branches during the Thursday evening rush hour.
Just three trains are canceled.
The LIRR will operate nearly full service on the Huntington/Port Jefferson Branch and the Ronkonkoma Branch for the evening rush hour today, with three trains being canceled due to Tuesday's train/vehicle collision in Westbury.
— LIRR (@LIRR)
February 28, 2019 The two lines have experienced delays and cancellations following a crash that left three people were dead Tuesday night when two Long Island Rail Road trains struck a vehicle that police said was went around a gate at a crossing in Westbury.
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The vehicle erupted into flames and a westbound train derailed, slamming into the Westbury station platform. The disabled train was removed from the tracks Thursday morning after crews worked overnight.
LIRR AM Service Advisory for Thursday, Feb. 28 pic.twitter.com/13LFHsZa0Q
— LIRR (@LIRR)
February 28, 2019 Seven people were injured, including a train conductor and engineer.
