[UPDATE BELOW] FDNY paramedics are currently on the scene in Union Square, where someone jumped in front of the L train around 11:30 this morning, according to various reports. The FDNY confirms the incident, but it's unclear if the person died. (A wire report says DOA, but this hasn't been officially confirmed.) One witness writes on Twitter, "Union Square freaking out. We all saw someone just jump in front of L train. Everyone is in hysterics. This is so sad so insane! Shaking."

Another witness tweets, "Someone just jumped in front of the L train at 14th St. So sad," and a third reports, "Something scary going down at the bk bound 14 st L train.. paramedics everywhereee."

The MTA's service notice says, "Due a police investigation at the 14th Street-Union Square Station, there is no train service in both directions from the Bedford Avenue Station to the 8th Avenue Station. As an alternative, customers are advised to take M14 bus making nearby station stops." We'll update as new information becomes available.

Update: The FDNY confirms that the person died, and identify the victim as male. According to DNAinfo, witness saw him jump in front of the train, and that he left a bag full of groceries on the platform. The MTA says the L train is running again, with delays.



Update 1:35 p.m.: One witness writes in: