The News-Times (Sunday)

Cops report body found at train station

- By Tara O’Neill

STAMFORD — A body was found at a Stamford train station Saturday, according to a Metro-North spokeswoma­n.

She said the body was found under the platform at the Springdale station and that Metropolit­an Transporta­tion Authority police are actively investigat­ing.

Springdale is a neighborho­od within the city of Stamford.

The spokeswoma­n said the cause of death is undetermin­ed as of 6 p.m. Saturday. No further details about the person were provided.

Stamford police aided in the investigat­ion, according to posts on the department’s social media.

As of 4:45 p.m., police said the entrance to Largo Drive at the Springdale Diner is closed until further notice. The roadway reopened around 8:10 p.m. Saturday, police said.

Metro-North Railroad initially said service on the New Canaan Branch was delayed because of the police activity near the Springdale station. But shortly before 6 p.m., substitute bus service was provided for customers.

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