45 Shocking Subway Moments Sure to Turn Your Day Around!
Takeout and Train Doors
Most subway users know the drill. Someone’s always trying to wedge something—like that appetizing bag of restaurant takeout—between closing train doors to help out other late-arriving passengers. It’s an everyday act of heroism but with potential dangers lurking.
Let’s rewind to 2003, when a rather unfortunate incident took place in Germany. A woman was trying to help someone when the doors shut, trapping her arm. She was dragged along for a harrowing few minutes before the train was halted. So, next time you think about using your takeout or an arm as a doorstop, maybe wait for the next train.