2016-09-26

JAMAICA, Queens — The J train is skipping 75th Street – Elderts Lane in both directions because a man was killed on the tracks at the stop, officials said.

The man died after touching the third rail on the northbound tracks around 9:55 a.m., transit officials said. Power was turned off on the line.

#ServiceAlert: b/d, J trains bypassing 75 St-Elderts Ln due to NYPD activity at the station. Allow additional travel time.

— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) September 26, 2016

Customers are advised to allow for additional travel time.

No identifying information is available for the man.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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