Crime & Safety
Stalled Car on Willis Avenue Tracks Causes LIRR Delays Monday
Service restored at about 8:30 p.m.
A stalled car caused about a 30 minute delay on the Long Island Rail Road Monday night in Mineola.
At about 7:50 p.m. a two-door sedan became stalled on the tracks at the at-grade crossing on Willis Avenue.
The driver of the car was able to exit the vehicle.
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The MTA Police responded to the scene and held train traffic until the car was able to be removed from the tracks at about 8:10 p.m.
Nassau County Police blocked off the intersection of Willis Avenue and Second Street while crews removed the vehicle from the tracks.
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Service was suspended between the Mineola and East Williston stations until about 8:25 p.m.
There were no injuries reported at the scene.
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