Heroic Commuter Jumps On Tube Tracks To Rescue Man Who Fell In Front Of Train

Heroic: The man in a black t-shirt and jeans is seen shortly before springing into action

CCTV has captured the incredible moment a commuter risked his life by jumping onto the tube tracks and pulling a stranger to safety.

The heroic act took place shortly before 5pm yesterday afternoon when a 47-year-old man fell ill on the platform at Tottenham Court Road at the beginning of rush hour.

The man stumbled across the platform, before falling onto the track as commuters looked on in horror.

It was at this point that one brave bystander took matters into his own hands, jumping onto the tracks to pull the man out of harm’s way and back onto the platform before a train approached.

The man is seen stumbling on the platform before he falls

Paramedics and air ambulance crews treated the man for a chest injury, but he is now expected to make a full recovery after being taken to hospital.

British Transport Police have now launched an appeal to track down the anonymous hero to thank him for his efforts.

In a statement, Superintendent Chris Horton said: ‘Going onto the tracks is extremely dangerous but the bravery of this man has to be praised.

The anonymous hero is seen jumping on the tracks

‘The man sprung to the rescue and hauled him back onto the platform, whilst other commuters alerted the emergency services. 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.’