Man, 65, clinging to life after accidentally falling onto NYC subway tracks
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April 29, 2024, 8:26 p.m. ET
A 65-year-old man is clinging to life after police believe he accidentally fell onto the tracks at a Queens subway station on Monday afternoon.
The man tumbled onto the southbound 7 train track at the Queensboro Plaza station around 3:30 p.m. and was taken to Bellevue in a critical condition, police said.
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Police say no criminality is suspected and that it appears the man simply lost his balance.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The fall caused delays on Manhattan-bound 7 trains.
The Post has contacted the MTA for further comment.