A person was killed after being struck by an F train Wednesday afternoon at the Avenue P station in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn, according to emergency officials. FDNY crews responded to the report and found the person dead on the tracks after a call came in at about 1:45 p.m. The station was shut down and service along the F line was reshuffled while investigators worked the scene.
According to PIX11, FDNY said the call reported a pedestrian struck by a train at around 1:45 p.m., and the victim was already dead when emergency crews arrived. PIX11 reported that NYPD transit detectives and MTA personnel were on site gathering information.
Service disruptions
According to the MTA, uptown F trains were rerouted via the D line from Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue to Broadway-Lafayette Street while crews worked. Some Coney Island-bound F trains were cut back to 2nd Avenue or Church Avenue. Riders in South Brooklyn and into Manhattan faced delays and were urged to allow extra travel time as the scene was cleared. The agency told commuters to keep an eye on its service updates for the latest changes.
Recent pattern on the rails
This fatality is part of a troubling recent run of track incidents. Earlier in May, Hoodline reported that two people were struck and killed on subway tracks just minutes apart, a stark reminder of how a single emergency can ripple across multiple lines. That earlier coverage underscored how disruptions on one corridor can trigger delays throughout the system and affect thousands of riders.
Investigation
NYPD transit investigators were working with FDNY and MTA staff at the Avenue P station. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name or an official cause of death. According to PIX11, the investigation remained active and police asked anyone with information to contact the NYPD.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 Lifeline offers free, confidential support 24/7. Riders are encouraged to monitor the MTA for updates as service is restored and investigators complete their work.
