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Person Fatally Struck by Train After Falling on Tracks

125 St Station (4) (5) (6), East Harlem, Manhattan

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Summary

  • A person was confirmed deceased after falling onto the southbound train tracks at E 125th St and Lexington Ave in New York. Power was shut off on the affected track as emergency responders managed the scene.

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Video from a Citizen user shows the passenger information system with delays displayed on the board.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

Video from a Citizen user shows the passenger information system with delays displayed on the board.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

Video from a Citizen user shows the passenger information system with delays displayed on the board.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

Video from a Citizen user shows the passenger information system with delays displayed on the board.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

Video from a Citizen user shows the passenger information system with delays displayed on the board.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 125 St Station (4) (5) (6).

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 125th St & Lexington Ave.

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Manhattan FDNY · May 11, 8:19PM · 0:27
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. 7392 will be a 37-1, all FD's and YB's are on the track, however NYPD is still operating on the track. I'm going to advise you, uh, within hours, 10-4, Battalion 12. Battalion 2014, dispatcher 472.
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Manhattan FDNY · May 11, 8:19PM · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. 7392, this is confirmed DOA, we'll keep power off on that track number 1, NYPD is operating at this point. Alright, 10-4. Ladder 43. Ladder 43. 43, are you available?
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Manhattan FDNY · May 11, 8:05PM · 0:30
Medic to the 12 Battalion. Battalion 12. Battalion 12, as per IRC 038, as of 2001 hours, power is off on the express track only, southbound, from south of 138th Street to south of 125th Street. They're still awaiting confirmation for power off on the other tracks. 10-4. 204, time, 323. 10-4.
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itssusch_4May 12 at 6:48 AM

they were pushed, they said it was so traumatic 2 mta workers had to go to the hospital to be treated. the guy was pushed before the train came in and apparently the damage has horrific. rip, praying for his family.

BatmanOfBronxMay 11 at 9:14 PM

be careful making fun of the dead, it will come for us all one day

ARandomManhattaniteMay 11 at 8:29 PM

Were they pushed? Never stand near the edge, use your shoulder to lock yourself in place against a pillar.

weehawkenUser2156920013May 11 at 9:19 PM

How many people have to die before the MTA uses its billion dollar budget to increase safety

g1incMay 12 at 7:32 AM

True that! They could put up those railing systems that they have in other countries and other methods to help prevent these type of accidents or occurrences to keep happening!!

itssusch_4May 12 at 6:48 AM

they were pushed, they said it was so traumatic 2 mta workers had to go to the hospital to be treated. the guy was pushed before the train came in and apparently the damage has horrific. rip, praying for his family.

BatmanOfBronxMay 11 at 9:14 PM

be careful making fun of the dead, it will come for us all one day

ARandomManhattaniteMay 11 at 8:29 PM

Were they pushed? Never stand near the edge, use your shoulder to lock yourself in place against a pillar.

weehawkenUser2156920013May 11 at 9:19 PM

How many people have to die before the MTA uses its billion dollar budget to increase safety

g1incMay 12 at 7:32 AM

True that! They could put up those railing systems that they have in other countries and other methods to help prevent these type of accidents or occurrences to keep happening!!

itssusch_4May 12 at 6:48 AM

they were pushed, they said it was so traumatic 2 mta workers had to go to the hospital to be treated. the guy was pushed before the train came in and apparently the damage has horrific. rip, praying for his family.

BatmanOfBronxMay 11 at 9:14 PM

be careful making fun of the dead, it will come for us all one day

ARandomManhattaniteMay 11 at 8:29 PM

Were they pushed? Never stand near the edge, use your shoulder to lock yourself in place against a pillar.

weehawkenUser2156920013May 11 at 9:19 PM

How many people have to die before the MTA uses its billion dollar budget to increase safety

g1incMay 12 at 7:32 AM

True that! They could put up those railing systems that they have in other countries and other methods to help prevent these type of accidents or occurrences to keep happening!!

itssusch_4May 12 at 6:48 AM

they were pushed, they said it was so traumatic 2 mta workers had to go to the hospital to be treated. the guy was pushed before the train came in and apparently the damage has horrific. rip, praying for his family.

BatmanOfBronxMay 11 at 9:14 PM

be careful making fun of the dead, it will come for us all one day

ARandomManhattaniteMay 11 at 8:29 PM

Were they pushed? Never stand near the edge, use your shoulder to lock yourself in place against a pillar.

weehawkenUser2156920013May 11 at 9:19 PM

How many people have to die before the MTA uses its billion dollar budget to increase safety

g1incMay 12 at 7:32 AM

True that! They could put up those railing systems that they have in other countries and other methods to help prevent these type of accidents or occurrences to keep happening!!

itssusch_4May 12 at 6:48 AM

they were pushed, they said it was so traumatic 2 mta workers had to go to the hospital to be treated. the guy was pushed before the train came in and apparently the damage has horrific. rip, praying for his family.

BatmanOfBronxMay 11 at 9:14 PM

be careful making fun of the dead, it will come for us all one day

ARandomManhattaniteMay 11 at 8:29 PM

Were they pushed? Never stand near the edge, use your shoulder to lock yourself in place against a pillar.

weehawkenUser2156920013May 11 at 9:19 PM

How many people have to die before the MTA uses its billion dollar budget to increase safety

g1incMay 12 at 7:32 AM

True that! They could put up those railing systems that they have in other countries and other methods to help prevent these type of accidents or occurrences to keep happening!!

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