Samuel L Jackson Nearly Died On NYC Train
Samuel L. Jackson’s encounter with the New York City subway system in 1990 was far from ordinary. As he stood at the “middle door of the last car” in a crowded station, little did he know that he was about to face a life-threatening situation. The door closed on his foot, and before he knew it, the train started moving, dragging him along.
In a moment of panic, Jackson feared for his life as he saw the tunnel approaching rapidly. With no apparent escape route in sight, he braced himself for the worst. However, fate had other plans as the train miraculously slowed down and came to a halt, freeing Jackson’s foot and sparing his life.
It wasn’t until two years later, after a legal battle with the transit system, that Jackson learned the identity of his savior. A man on crutches had heroically pulled the emergency cord, stopping the train just in time to prevent a tragedy. Reflecting on the incident, Jackson remarked how time seemed to stand still in the face of death.
The classic subway announcement, “Stand clear of the closing doors, please,” had taken on a whole new meaning for Jackson that day. It was a moment of sheer terror and ultimate relief, a brush with death that would stay with him forever.
