31-year-old man hits 3rd rail while crossing Midtown subway tracks, fatally struck by train

51st Street and Lexington Avenue subway station where man was fatally struck by train while crossing tracks.
51st Street and Lexington Avenue subway station where man was fatally struck by train while crossing tracks. Photo credit Google Maps

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A man was fatally struck by a train while crossing subway tracks in Manhattan on Sunday morning, police said.

The 31-year-old was at the Lexington Avenue and East 51st Street 6 train station around 8:30 a.m. when he came in contact with the third rail while crossing the subway tracks, authorities said.

While still in the tracks, a train pulled in and hit him, according to officials.

Cops said it is unclear why they man was crossing the tracks. The investigation remains ongoing.

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