Man pushed onto subway tracks in New York City, lifts self back on platform

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Sunday, August 10, 2025
Man injured after being pushed onto subway tracks in Midtown

NEW YORK -- A man was injured after he was pushed onto the subway tracks in New York City on Saturday evening.

The incident happened Saturday just before 8 p.m. local time on the platform for the southbound No. 1 train at the 50th Street station in Midtown Manhattan.

The 44-year-old suffered minor injuries from the fall, but was able to hoist himself back onto the platform.

The man who pushed him got away.

There is no word on what led up to the incident.

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