Man struck by train after assault during fight at Bronx subway station

BRONX, NY – A late-night argument on a Bronx subway platform turned tragic when a man was punched, fell against a passing train, and tumbled onto the tracks early Saturday morning.

The violent encounter happened around 1:52 a.m. at the Westchester Avenue and Elder Avenue station on the northbound 6 line.

Police say three unidentified men approached the victim during a verbal dispute before one of them struck him in the face, sending him sprawling toward the moving train.

Key Points

  • A man was punched and fell onto the tracks at the Westchester and Elder Avenue subway station
  • The altercation involved three unidentified suspects, all believed to be in their late teens to mid-20s
  • Police are searching for the individuals, who fled after the assault

Fight leads to fall on subway tracks

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