Pedestrian Struck by F Train at 2nd Avenue Station
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We’re getting word that a pedestrian was just struck by an F train at the Second Avenue station. Various scanners are reporting that the victim was pinned beneath a subway car at the First Avenue entrance, and is “likely to die.” FDNY is reportedly on scene.
As always, drop us a line if you have more info.
Manhattan: 1st Ave & East Houston St. Pedestrian struck & pinned under the F train. Aided removed likely to die. FDNY using all hands. NY02
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) April 12, 2013
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