Man Having Seizure Falls Onto NY Subway Tracks Before Oncoming Train—Then Officers Do This

NYPD officers approach a man who fell onto subway tracks in the Bronx on May 14. Courtesy of NYPD

The fallen man who came just “inches away” from being electrocuted by the third rail was saved just in time in the Bronx last week after a tumble onto the subway tracks. The harrowing rescue that unfolded was captured on a body camera.

On May 14, bystanders at the 3 Avenue-149 Street subway station saw the man disabled and in distress. At around 5:30 pm, they flagged down help from NYPD officers of the 47th Precinct assigned to the turnstiles at the northbound platform.