Man Dies After Being Sucked into MRI Machine
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July 19, 2025 by David Jones
A tragic incident unfolded on Long Island when a 61-year-old man was fatally injured after being pulled into an MRI machine due to a metal chain he was wearing around his neck. The accident occurred on Wednesday at Nassau County Open MRI in Westbury, according to local law enforcement.
The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was not a patient at the facility but was accompanying a relative who was scheduled for a medical scan. He was not authorized to be in the imaging room, but reportedly entered the area due to his relative’s distress.
Witnesses reported that the man ignored instructions to stay out of the MRI room, entering because his relative was in severe pain. The powerful magnetic field of the MRI machine attracted the large metal chain he was wearing, pulling him into the machine.
Following the incident, the man experienced a severe medical emergency. He was rushed to North Shore University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Thursday. The exact cause of his death has not been officially disclosed.
Dr. Payal Sud, a staff doctor at North Shore University Hospital, speculated on the possible injuries that could have resulted from the incident. “If this was a chain that was wrapped around the neck, I could imagine any kind of strangulation injuries that could happen,” Sud said. “Asphyxiation, cervical spine injuries.”
An investigation into the incident is currently underway. However, authorities have stated that they do not suspect any criminal activity in relation to the man’s death. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of disregarding safety protocols in medical facilities.