A man is believed to have died yesterday on a New York City subway – and onlookers suspect that the man may have died from the coronavirus, MTO News has learned
The shocking incident was captured on video.
HERE IS THE VIDEO SHOWING POLICE ATTENDING TO THE MAN – Warning Graphic
According to social media reports, the man was riding on the subway in Manhattan at around 3:00 PM. Onlookers claim that he man appeared to be in respiratory distress. One social media commenter claimed the man began “gasping for air” and then collapsed.
The train stopped, and police and paramedics came onboard, according to reports on Twitter.
Eventually the man was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Now, MTO News has learned, the same people who posted the video – are claiming that the man has died. While test results have not been disclosed, he is believed to have contracted the coronavirus.
MTO News reached out to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) for comment. But we have not received a response.
HERE IS THE VIDEO SHOWING POLICE ATTENDING TO THE MAN – Warning Graphic