Man Pushed Onto Subway Tracks, Hit By Train In Chelsea, Police Say

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are investigating after a man was pushed on to the subway tracks in Chelsea early Sunday morning.

According to police, the victim was struck by a train after falling on to the tracks at West 18th Street and 7th Avenue at around 7:45 a.m.

1010 WINS' Roger Stern reports the victim and several friends were waiting on the subway platform after a night of drinking at a nearby bar. 

Police say one of the victims' friends pushed the man onto the tracks.

The victim was transported to Bellevue Hospital with a cut to his toe and a bruised head.

An investigation is ongoing.

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