It happened earlier this month in the Bronx.
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Police say one of the suspects hit the driver in the head with a handgun while demanding cash.
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The other suspect put his hands around the 42-year-old victim's neck.
The driver was able to fight the attackers off and grab the gun away.
Both suspects fled empty handed.
Police are looking for them.
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Call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit tips by visiting the CrimeStoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by messaging on Twitter @NYPDTips.
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