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Man Pushed Onto Tracks at Midtown Subway Station Suffers Injuries

With platform barrier pilots already underway, this attack highlights persistent security gaps in the transit system

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Overview

  • At around 7:50 p.m. Saturday, a man was shoved onto the tracks of the 1 train at the 50th Street and 7th Avenue station
  • The victim suffered facial and leg injuries but managed to climb back onto the platform before a train arrived
  • He was transported to a hospital in stable condition after FDNY responders treated a knee bleed and forehead abrasion
  • Fellow commuters came to the man’s aid while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive
  • The NYPD is searching for the unidentified suspect, reflecting ongoing concerns over a series of unprovoked subway shoves and security vulnerabilities