WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A man was struck by a Tri-Rail train Monday night in South Florida after he reportedly jumped from another train to recover his cellphone he'd left behind, according to officials.
The incident happened around 8:10 p.m. at the Palm Beach Tri-Rail station after the 32-year-old man reportedly pulled the emergency cord, pushed out the emergency exit window and jumped while the train was still moving.
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The man was hit by another train after he jumped, according to Tri-Rail. He was then taken to St. Mary's Medical Center.
Officials believe the man may have left his cellphone on a bench and pulled the cord just as the train was pulling out.
The condition of the man is unknown at this time.
No other details were immediately released.