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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Man, 61, dies in freak accident after being pulled into an MRI machine by his metal necklace
A man has died after being pulled into an MRI machine by the metal chain around his neck, his body thrown by the machine's invisible force. The 61-year-old, who has not yet been publicly identified, suffered catastrophic injuries after he entered an active MRI room at Nassau Open MRI in Long Island on Wednesday afternoon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He was rushed to the hospital but died the next day. According to NBC New York, the man was wearing a large metal necklace when he entered the scan room while the machine was already engaged. It remains unclear whether he was a patient or a visitor at the facility. A witness told CBS News that he had been warned not to enter, but reportedly ran inside after hearing a relative scream. That metal chain, in the presence of the machine's powerful magnetic field, became a deadly projectile. "It [the necklace] would act like a torpedo trying to get into the middle of the center of the magnet," Charles Winterfeldt, director of imaging services at North Shore University Hospital, told CBS. New York's Department of Health released a statement which said: "MRI facilities in NY are not regulated as part of diagnostic and treatment centers, so are therefore not subject to routine inspections." They are investigating the accident. How do MRI machines work, and are they dangerous? Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) relies on intensely strong magnets and radiofrequency currents to produce detailed internal images of the human body. Those same magnetic fields, however, can become lethal in the presence of metal. Even tiny objects can become deadly in that space. Dr. Payal Sud, a physician at North Shore University Hospital, explained to CBS News, 'The dangers [of not following protocol] could be catastrophic, and it underscores why we have all the safety precautions in place. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now If this was a chain that was wrapped around the neck, I could imagine any kind of strangulation injuries that could happen. Asphyxiation, cervical spine injuries. ' Not the first time Injuries and fatalities linked to MRI magnets are very rare, but there have been a few exceptions. In 2001, a six-year-old boy died in New York when a metal oxygen tank was drawn into the MRI bore during his scan. In India, 2018, a man was killed the same way. More recently, in 2023, a California nurse suffered serious injuries after being crushed between an MRI machine and a hospital bed pulled by the magnetic force. The New York Times noted that the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering has long warned about these risks: the magnetic field is strong enough to fling a wheelchair across the room. It's why patients are instructed to remove all metal jewelry, piercings, or even certain implants before stepping inside.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Man dies after being sucked into MRI machine while wearing ‘large metal necklace' in horror freak accident
He was yanked off his feet by the magnetic pull, witnesses say HOSPITAL TRAGEDY Man dies after being sucked into MRI machine while wearing 'large metal necklace' in horror freak accident Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has died after he was sucked into an MRI machine in a shock freak accident. The 61-year-old man suffered catastrophic injuries while a scan was taking place on Wednesday afternoon - and died the following day. 4 A man was sucked into an MRI machine while wearing a metal necklace (file photo) Credit: Getty 4 The incident happened in Long Island Credit: Getty According to NBC New York, the man had entered an MRI room at Nassau Open MRI in Long Island - where a scan was underway. He was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck, they said, and it caused him to be pulled of his feet and into the machine. It resulted in a "medical episode" and the man - who has not been identified - was rushed to hospital with critical injuries. He died the next day, police said. It's not yet clear if the man was a patient at the MRI center at the time - or why he entered the room. A witness told CBS News the man was told to stay out of the room. But he reportedly ran inside after hearing a relative screaming. New York's Department of Health said it was reviewing the incident. It said: "MRI facilities in NY are not regulated as part of diagnostic and treatment centers, so are therefore not subject to routine inspections." MRI machines use powerful magnets that can pull in metal objects - and this makes it unsafe to bring metal of any kind near the machine. Factory worker, 19, sucked in and killed by meat grinder despite desperate colleagues attempts to save him- And the magnetic field is always on - meaning even small objects can cause accidents. Dr. Payal Sud, a doctor from North Shore University Hospital, told CBS: "The dangers [of not following protocol] could be catastrophic and it underscores why we have all the safety precautions in place. "If this was a chain that was wrapped around the neck, I could imagine any kind of strangulation injuries that could happen. Asphyxiation, cervical spine injuries." Charles Winterfeldt, the hospital's director of imaging services, said: "It [the necklace] would act like a torpedo trying to get into the middle of the center of the magnet." North Shore says that MRI machines can pose a particular danger to people with oxygen tanks, in wheelchairs or those even wearing magnetic jewelry. Patients are instructed to remove all metal and electrical objects before getting scanned, according to North Shore. However, experts say injuries and deaths tied to objects being pulled by the magnetic field of MRI machines are rare. 4 Nassau Open MRI on Old Country Road in Westbury Credit: Google
NBC News
15-07-2025
- Climate
- NBC News
Flash flooding and dangerous travel conditions hit East Coast
The East Coast was slammed with torrential rain and flash flooding on Monday, turning streets into rivers, shutting down subways, stranding drivers, and prompting water rescues. The tri-state area was hard-hit, with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declaring a state of emergency, first responders commandeering local cars to rescue people stuck in floods, and widespread flight cancellations and delays. In New York City, doomsday-like videos showed floods reaching the subway platforms. The Big Apple experienced a daily record rainfall of 2.64 inches, with 2.07 inches falling in less than one hour. Monday's hourly rainfall rate exceeded NYC's stormwater system's capacity, which is designed to withstand 1.75 inches per hour, prompting subway flooding. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, flooding was reported on Route 22 and Route 27, and residents were advised to stay indoors. In North Plainfield, New Jersey, a house exploded around 11:30 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters arrived at the home and found it engulfed in flames as severe floodwaters swept the neighborhood. The occupants were not home, however, after they had evacuated to higher ground before the explosion, according to North Plainfield Fire Chief William Eaton. In Plainfield, a temporary shelter was opened for displaced locals. On the ground, first responders worked around the clock to rescue people from submerged vehicles. "Pretty scary. I'm lucky because I didn't have my kids with me," one woman told TODAY after a front-loader construction vehicle picked up trapped drivers and brought them to higher ground. Violet Frederick said police helped her to safety before using her Jeep for more rescues. "Then they go, 'OK, take everything you need out of your car, we need to go rescue people now,'" she told NBC New York. A flash flood emergency was declared overnight for Petersburg, Virginia, where three to six inches of rain fell across the area in just a couple of hours. A flood watch is in effect for central and eastern Virginia, as well as lower Maryland, through midnight Tuesday. "Very heavy rainfall over the past 24 hrs has led to very saturated ground, and it will not take much more rainfall to quickly cause additional flash flooding," the National Weather Service Office of Wakefield said early Tuesday. Meanwhile, in Plant City, Florida, east of Tampa, nearly 10 inches of rain fell in three hours, surpassing the criteria of a 1,000-year rain event. More flooding is possible on Tuesday with 12 million people under flood watches this morning across central Texas, eastern Oklahoma, into Arkansas, and parts of Virginia and North Carolina. everal different regions are at risk for flooding, including the Mid-Atlantic (Virginia to North Carolina), central Florida, the Hill Country of Texas, which suffered deadly floods over the Fourth of July weekend, southern Arizona, and the Upper Midwest. Across all of these regions, afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing rainfall rates of one to two inches or more per hour could cause flash flooding. A flood watch is in effect for the Rio Grande, Edwards Plateau, Hill Country, and Interstate 35 corridor in Texas through 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday, with one to three inches of rain expected, with isolated amounts of up to six inches possible. The Hill Country is still reeling from Fourth of July flooding that killed 132 and left over 100 people missing. Flash flooding may occur as rivers are 'already running at above normal levels,' the National Weather Service warned. On Monday night, Maverick County, on the southwest border of Texas near the Mexico border, issued a mandatory evacuation order for the Quemado and Normandy communities due to the heavy rain and rising water levels. "NOW IS THE TIME TO EVACUATE. DO NOT WAIT," the county wrote on Facebook. Fires To the west, nearly 60,000 acres have burned in the White Sage and Dragon Bravo Fires near the Grand Canyon, forcing the closure of the North Rim of the beloved national park. The Dragon Bravo Fire began on July 4 near the canyon's North Rim. Days later, the White Sage fire ignited 35 miles north, just outside of the park, and has since quadrupled in size. Both were caused by lightning. As of Tuesday morning, the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned 8,750 acres and remains at 0% containment, while the White Sage Fire has burned 51,922 acres and also stands at 0% containment. More than 70 structures have been lost in the blazes, and over 500 people have been evacuated. The historic Grand Canyon Lodge, a gem of American history, was lost to the flames Saturday. Built in 1928, it was the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim and served as a well-known park landmark. "It has been a trying week for everyone. We had approximately 50 employees who were evacuated from the North Rim this last weekend, and the loss is devastating. We lost a lot of our employee housing for the National Park Service," Public Affairs Officer Joelle Baird told NBC News.
NBC News
03-07-2025
- Climate
- NBC News
Fourth of July travel woes expected with storms in the Northeast
Travel woes are likely for Fourth of July revelers with planned trips starting Thursday due to stormy weather. Thirty-nine million people from Philadelphia to Maine in the Northeast corridor are at risk for severe weather as severe storms are forecast today. The storms could see 60 mph wind gusts and large hail up to one inch in diameter. The turbulent weather is forecast to develop after lunchtime on Thursday and last through the evening, potentially lingering overnight. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center said there's a slight risk level of severe thunderstorms over parts of the Northern Plains, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday. New York City will see scattered storms from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, Philadelphia from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Boston from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. In New York, the likeliest window for severe threat will be during prime travel time after work, from about 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., NBC New York reported. Come Independence Day, the West Coast will enjoy a mild and sunny day. Texas and Florida will see more scattered storms, with severe storms possible in the Northern Plains. The Northeast will experience nice weather, with temperature highs in the 80s. Officials say this is the busiest Fourth of July travel week in years. The Transportation Security Administration said it expects more than 18.5 million people to travel by air over the holiday week and pass through the nation's airport security checkpoints. The Federal Aviation Administration said this Fourth of July travel week will be the busiest seen in 15 years, with over 300,000 flights scheduled throughout the week. A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel domestically this week from June 28 to July 6, according to the American Automobile Association — that's an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year. Of those travelers, AAA projects 61.6 million people will travel by car, 5.84 million by air, and 4.78 million by bus, train, or cruise.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
New York City Mayoral Primary: How long will New Yorkers wait for mayoral primary results with ranked choice voting?
New Yorkers voting in Tuesday's Democratic mayoral primary may have to wait weeks before knowing who won the mayoral primary race because the city uses ranked choice voting , a system designed to give voters more options but one that takes time to count, as per reports. What Makes Ranked Choice Different? The Board of Elections has mentioned that voters can choose five candidates in order of preference due to the city's ranked choice voting system, which ends up making the tabulation process longer, as per Politico. So this means that even if a voter's top choice doesn't have enough support to win, their rankings of other candidates still will have an impact in determining the winner, as per the NBC New York report. The ranked choice works in this manner: in case only one candidate out of the 11 candidates is the first choice of a majority of voters, who receives over 50% votes, that person wins the race outright, just like in a traditional election, reported NBC New York. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo However, if no candidate gets more than 50% of first-choice votes, then the ranked choice system will kick into place, where counting will continue in rounds, according to a Politico report. ALSO READ: NYC Primary 2025: Who will win the NYC mayoral primary? Millions bet live on Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo in tight mayoral race Live Events What Happens When No One Gets a Majority? The Board of Elections in the City of New York has explained the process, "At the end of each round, the last-place candidate is eliminated and voters who chose that candidate now have their vote counted for their next choice." The board also mentioned that, "Your vote is counted for your second choice only if your first choice is eliminated. If both your first and second choices are eliminated, your vote is counted for your next choice, and so on." The official website also highlighted that, "This process continues until there are two candidates left. The candidate with the most votes wins." When Will We Know Who Won? While, within hours after the polls close at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, the preliminary results will give a picture of how the candidates are doing based on voters' first choices, reported NBC New York. But the ranked choice tabulations will not start until July 1 because the city needs to wait for the arrival of mail-in ballots, according to the report. But, even the July 1 tabulation would not give an official result as more rounds of ranked choice analysis will be done as additional absentee ballots come in until the board certifies the election on July 15, reported NBC New York. The 2021 Primary As per Politico, the primary race in 2021 was called for Eric Adams on July 6, which was after eight rounds of tabulation, two weeks after Election Day. That year, 13% of Democratic primary voters had selected just one candidate on the ballot, while the vast majority ranked at least two, reported Politico. How Ranked Choice Voting Came to NYC After an amendment in the City Charter was approved by voters in 2019, New York City has since then started to use ranked choice voting for Primary and Special Elections for the offices of Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President and City Council, according to the city's board of elections. FAQs When will the counting start? Ranked choice tabulation starts on July 1, after all eligible mail-in ballots have been received. What happens in each round of counting? The candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated, and their votes go to the next choice listed on each ballot, as per the report.
