Man rescued from East Harlem subway tracks after scuffle

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
Officers help man who fell onto tracks at East Harlem subway station after fight

EAST HARLEM (WABC) -- A 39-year-old man was helped off the subway tracks following a dispute that turned physical at a subway station in East Harlem.

The man was on the southbound 6 train platform when an argument broke out. Amid the altercation, the man ended up on the tracks.

Police helped the man back onto the platform, and he was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in stable condition.

Southbound 4 and 6 trains briefly bypassed the station.

No arrests have been made.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


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