Trainspotter Posted August 24, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 24, 2007 Bronx: Man Is Fatally Struck by Train By JENNIFER 8. LEE Published: August 24, 2007 [float=left][/float]A 71-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a train while leaning over on a station platform, the police said. The man, identified by the police as Tran Thang, was standing on a platform at the Fordham Road station on the No. 4 subway line with his head leaning over when he was struck shortly before 4 p.m., the police said. After being hit, Mr. Thang fell into a 19-year-old man, injuring his nose, the police said. Mr. Thang was declared dead at the scene, and the 19-year-old was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition. No charges are expected to be filed, the police said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman346 Posted August 25, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 25, 2007 I always see people doing that very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebbieprops Posted August 25, 2007 Share #3 Posted August 25, 2007 I see it all the time, also. Not everyone seems to realize how dangerous it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Toasty Posted August 26, 2007 Share #4 Posted August 26, 2007 Um, OW! When the train comes, I tend to bring my head back into the safe zone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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