Man killed after being dragged by subway train at Columbus Circle in Manhattan

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- A subway commuter was killed after being dragged by a train in Manhattan on Monday.

The incident happened around 5 p.m. at the 59th Street Columbus Circle station on the Upper West Side.

Police say the victim, a 20-year-old man, was running for the 1 train.

They say either his backpack or piece of clothing got caught in the train. He was then struck and killed by that same train.

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No criminality is suspected at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

1/2/3/4/5 trains are delayed in both directions. Commuters are being asked to take a northbound train for service to and from bypassed stations.

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