Man Found On Tracks At UES Subway Station: Police

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — A man was found on the tracks at an Upper East Side subway station early Thursday morning, police said.

At about 6:10 a.m., an unidentified man was found on the downtown 6 train tracks at the East 86th Street subway station, police said.

He was conscious and alert, authorities said, with a slight laceration to his face and was brought to a hospital in stable condition by first responders.

Downtown 6 trains are now running with delays, according to the MTA.

Southbound 6 trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance with an unauthorized person on the tracks 86 St.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) January 19, 2023

Police said they do not believe the man was a victim of a crime.

Less than a week ago, a man jumped in front of a downtown 4 train at the same UES subway station.

And just over a month earlier, a man killed himself by jumping in front of a train at the 86th Street station.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day by calling 988. Its website offers services including a live chat.