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Libertas1776

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22. In NYC subways
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 12:02 AM
Dec 2012

there is basically a sort of trench in between the rails of the track. Regrettably, it is usually filled with trash, filthy water, or dead rat but it is still space enough to lie flat with clearance for the train to pass overhead. I recall a story about a man who suffered a seizure and fell onto the tracks. Another man jumped onto the tracks to try and pull him out as the train barreled down on them. When he realized he wouldn't make it out in time, the good Samaritan pushed the epileptic man into the trench and laid on top of him with seconds to spare. Needless to say, the train passed over them safely.

I agree, there should be discussion about those things or signs posted. Granted, in a panic, someone might still try their damnedest to climb out even if there is a lone person shouting at them to lay down in the trench.

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I read this story earlier today Texasgal Dec 2012 #1
Rupert's sleeze. GeorgeGist Dec 2012 #2
Death as entertainment. No reason to take the photo, no TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #3
The Huffington Post has sports snuff films soleft Dec 2012 #4
In NYC subways Libertas1776 Dec 2012 #22
This is par for the course with the Post. smokey nj Dec 2012 #5
PSA: All engineers and trainmen are taught that if they see someone waving their both their arms Brickbat Dec 2012 #6
Yes customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #12
+1000 NoodleyAppendage Dec 2012 #14
This is society today, they'd rather post it on YouTube. Agschmid Dec 2012 #17
Absolutely . . . markpkessinger Dec 2012 #15
I was unaware of the photo until I saw it here on D.U. . virgogal Dec 2012 #7
That is horrifying Marrah_G Dec 2012 #8
faces of death MFM008 Dec 2012 #9
What is amazing is that nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #10
That's the direction of society davidn3600 Dec 2012 #11
Agree. n/t Agschmid Dec 2012 #18
Put a "GRAPHIC" warning in your title. Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #13
Thank you. Change has come Dec 2012 #16
How horrible:( polly7 Dec 2012 #19
I've thought about what I would do if I ended up on the tracks. Renew Deal Dec 2012 #20
So sad. I simply cannot believe that anyone would print such a picture in rDigital Dec 2012 #21
Depraved indifference Samantha Dec 2012 #23
Neighborhood man questioned after subway rider's death on tracks FarCenter Dec 2012 #24
Murdoch has set a bar so low for media...... marmar Dec 2012 #25
I can tell you right now why that pic wat chosen and it was not due to journalism!! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #26
Repulsive!! Quantess Dec 2012 #27
Seriously what the hell is wrong with people? Initech Dec 2012 #28
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