A person was fatally struck by a train at Astor Place Tuesday evening. View Full Caption Flickr/Soroll

MANHATTAN — A person was fatally struck by a train at Astor Place Tuesday evening, officials said.

The victim was hit by a downtown 6 train at about 5:30 p.m., according to the FDNY and MTA.

There was no immediate information on the person's identity or how the person fell in front of the subway.

Downtown 6 trains were running express from Grand Central to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall after the incident.

Some southbound trains were also terminating at Third Avenue-138th Street in The Bronx and 86th Street.

Some southbound 5 trains were running on the 2 line from 149th Street-Grand Concourse to Nevins Street in Brooklyn.

Delays were also expected on the 4 and 3 lines.

Riders can check the MTA’s website for updates.