Man in critical condition after being pushed onto New York City subway tracks: Police

AARON KATERSKY

A man was left in critical but stable condition after he was pushed onto the subway tracks at the 18th Street station in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.

The 45 -year-old victim was pushed onto the southbound 1 train tracks by an unknown individual, according to the NYPD.

The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical but stable condition.

PHOTO: In this screen grab from a video posted to social media, first responders rescue the person shoved onto the subway tracks, on Dec. 31, 2024, in New York. (Violet Paley)
PHOTO: In this screen grab from a video posted to social media, first responders rescue the person shoved onto the subway tracks, on Dec. 31, 2024, in New York. (Violet Paley)

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The suspect fled the scene but was later caught, police said.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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