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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A person was struck by a subway train in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon, resulting in part of the R line being suspended, according to the MTA.
The individual was struck at 53rd Street, according to the MTA. R train service has been suspended in Brooklyn between 36th Street and Bay Ridge Avenue-95th Street. The last stop on some southbound R trains will be Jay St-MetroTech, according to the MTA.
A person was also struck by a subway train in Queens Wednesday afternoon, causing delays to the No. 7 train, officials said.
For service between 36 Street and Bay Ridge-95 Street, the MTA recommends taking the B37 buses along 3rd Avenue or the B63 buses along 5th Avenue.