NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A person died early Saturday while trying to flag down a train to slow down after another person ended up on the tracks in the Bronx.
Police said at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, a 38-year-old man ended up on the southbound D train’s tracks at the Fordham Road station in Fordham Heights. It isn’t clear if he jumped or fell.
A 36-year-old man then tried to signal to the train attendant to stop, but both were struck, according to cops.
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According to police, the 36-year-old became stuck between the train and the platform. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 38-year-old was transported to a hospital, where he is expected to survive, according to police.
A police spokesperson told The Post that the train operator tried to stop as the victim tried to get out of the way.
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