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Update: Man Killed by G Train at Carroll St. Station

Both F and G train service was halted as a result of the apparent suicide.

Update, 4:37 p.m.: The Carroll St. station was re-opened and service has been restored to the F and G trains in both directions, but commuters should expect delays.

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A man jumped to his death in front of a southbound G train at the Carroll St. station Thursday afternoon, cops said.

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Service on both the F and G train lines at the station were suspended indefinitely after the MTA cut all power to the tracks following the 12:55 p.m. incident, according to cops and transit officials.

Officers worked along the tracks using wooden planks to lift the subway car in order to remove the victim.

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Cops described the man as being emotionally disturbed and said no criminality was suspected in his death.

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