Man fell onto subway tracks and was rescued by NYPD transit officers and straphanger

The NYPD has unveiled bodycam footage revealing the moment two transit officers and a straphanger raced to rescue a man who fell onto subway tracks and injured his head. The dramatic event occurred at the 181st Street subway station in Washington Heights on Sunday at approximately 7:20 a.m. The video depicts the transit officers and a straphanger swiftly moving to assist the man, with one officer providing instructions to another straphanger on the platform. The injured man was subsequently transported to Harlem Hospital for evaluation.

Incidents and Statistics

Reported track intrusions in 2021 totaled 1,267, with 68 fatalities. In 2022, there were 1,365 known subway-track incidents, resulting in 88 deaths. These incidents can occur due to various reasons, including trips, falls, suicide, and subway surfing.

Safety Measures

The New York City subway system lacks platform screen doors, which could prevent individuals from falling onto the tracks.