A man was struck by a train in Manhattan but is expected to survive after a quick rescue by firefighters and police
Manhattan: A subway passenger had a close call when he was pushed onto the tracks and hit by a train. It all went down at the 18th Street station. The guy, who’s 45, was in critical condition at first but thankfully, he’s expected to pull through.
Witnesses were shocked, and one even exclaimed, “He’s alive!” as the train roared in. Firefighters quickly got him off the tracks, and he was taken to Bellevue Hospital with some serious injuries, including a broken rib. But he was alert, which is a good sign.
Police arrested a 23-year-old suspect shortly after the incident. He’s facing some heavy charges, including attempted murder. This guy has a history of trouble with the law, so it’s not his first rodeo.
Surveillance footage shows the victim just checking his phone when he was suddenly shoved off the platform. It’s pretty alarming, especially with all the recent subway violence. Just last week, a woman was tragically killed in a similar incident.
One passenger, Anthony Rodriguez, expressed his frustration, saying it’s sad that while fares might go up, safety seems to be slipping. Mayor Eric Adams tried to reassure everyone, claiming crime isn’t surging in the subway, but it’s hard to ignore these high-profile incidents.
After the attack, Adams released a statement expressing his concern for the victim and praising the quick police response. He called the act of violence appalling and said his heart goes out to the victim and their family.
Police believe this attack was random, which adds to the unsettling feeling many commuters are experiencing lately.
