NYPD officers rescue man who fell onto subway tracks during seizure from oncoming train: ‘Come on!’

Dramatic body cam footage captured the heart-pounding moment two NYPD officers raced through a Bronx subway station to rescue a man who had fallen onto the tracks during a medical emergency.

Two of New York’s Finest from the 47th Precinct rushed into the station during rush hour at the Third Avenue/149th St. station just after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The man, who was reportedly suffering from a seizure, landed inches away from the deadly third rail as a train was rapidly approaching the concourse.

One of the officers gained access to the platform thanks to a passenger who opened the emergency exit gate for him, while the other was forced to hop the turnstile.

“Despite the imminent dangers, @NYPD47Pct officers sprang into action & without hesitation pulled him off the tracks,” the NYPD said.

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