Emergency crews converged on a Metro rail station near 1659 E. 57th Street in Central-Alameda early Monday after a person climbed to an upper level and threatened to jump. The call came in at about 9:21 a.m., and firefighters, paramedics, and police quickly set up a perimeter while negotiators worked to reach the person. Neighbors and commuters were held back as crews staged rescue gear around the scene.
According to LAFD, Battalion 13 and units from Fire Station 21 responded to incident number 0503 and deployed rescue air cushions at the intersection next to 1659 E. 57th St. The department's post listed multiple engines, ambulances, and ladder trucks among the responding units and noted that LAPD logged the same call as incident #1814. LAFD records show earlier rail-related emergencies in Central-Alameda as well, including a 2020 train-versus-pedestrian incident at nearby 1659 E. 52nd St (LAFD incident summary).
Help for people in crisis
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, people in emotional distress can call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for 24/7 confidential support and local crisis coordination. In Los Angeles, 988 calls are handled by Didi Hirsch and can be routed to mobile crisis teams for on-the-ground assistance. If someone is in immediate danger, officials say to call 911.
Where to check for updates
Authorities had not released further details about the person's condition at the time of the department post, and updates are typically pushed out through official channels and transit advisories. Riders should check Metro's Service Alerts for any rail service disruptions and keep an eye on agency feeds for new information. This story will be updated as public agencies release additional details.
