Good Samaritan Risked His Life By Jumping Onto Live Tube Tracks To Pull Man To Safety As a Train Approached

Police are desperately trying to trace the Good Samaritan who leaped onto the train tracks at Tottenham Court Road Underground station in London yesterday to save a man who was taken ill and fell off the platform. The 47-year-old man (pictured top left) was standing on a northbound Northern Line platform when he suddenly became unwell and fell onto the live tracks.



These dramatic pictures show the bystander jumping onto the rails (right) and pulling him safely back onto the platform during the incident which occurred just before 5pm. Police have said the injured man received light cuts and bruises and will make a full recovery. Praising the work of the bystander, Superintendent Chris Horton, of British Transport Police, said: 'Going onto the tracks is extremely dangerous but the bravery of this man has to be praised.'

'On behalf of everyone at British Transport Police, I'd like to commend this man for his brave actions - his quick thinking most likely saved the man's life.'

Police want to find the rescuer and recognise him for his courage.

Anyone who may recognise him should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40.

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