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Brave Lad Rescues A Complete Stranger After He Falls On The Tube Tracks

Brave Lad Rescues A Complete Stranger After He Falls On The Tube Tracks

A proper hero.

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

Featured image credit: British Transport Police

A lad is being hailed as a hero after jumping on the tracks at a Tube station to rescue a stranger.

The rescue took place at Tottenham Court Road station, with CCTV footage showing the brave commuter pulling another man to safety after he stumbled and fell onto the tracks.

The 47-year-old who fell onto the tracks after feeling unwell was taken to hospital, where he was treated for a chest injury and is expected to make a full recovery.

Credit: British Transport Police

The rescuer left without speaking to police and now British Transport Police are asking him to come forward.

Superintendent Chris Horton told the Mirror: "Going onto the tracks is extremely dangerous but the bravery of this man has to be praised.

"Whilst the approaching train was immediately put on a red signal, the quick thinking of him and other passengers on the platform avoided what could have been a tragedy.

"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."

What an absolute hero.

Words Claire Reid

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