12-Year-Old Boy Rescued From Brooklyn Train Tracks, MTA Says

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK -- An MTA conductor rescued a young autistic boy from Brooklyn subway tracks as an express train came speeding toward the station, according to the MTA and reports.

A subway rider spotted the 12-year-old boy on the Hoyt Street station tracks, between the columns separating the local and express tracks, shortly after 9:15 a.m. Thursday morning, according to the MTA.

A northbound 5 operator quickly stopped the train, jumped onto the tracks, and helped the 12-year-old into the cab, said the MTA.

The 12-year-old was treated to a ride to Borough Hall where he was met by police, taken to a local hospital and reunited with his parents, MTA officials said.

"I’m very proud of our train operator and station agent for their quick action to bring this child to safety without incident so that he can be reunited with his family," said NEw York City Transit president Andy Byford.

"We also thank the NYPD, the customer who notified our station staff and everyone who worked together for the safety and welfare of this child."

The New York Post reported the boy was autistic and noted how he got onto the tracks remains unclear.