{"id":1903,"date":"2026-05-17T06:07:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T06:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2026-05-17T06:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T06:07:18","slug":"dad-dies-after-getting-trapped-in-escalator-as-commuters-walk-past-in-cctv-footage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1903","title":{"rendered":"Dad dies after getting trapped in escalator as commuters walk past in CCTV footage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e189fa\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Steven McClusky, 40, became trapped in an escalator at Davis Station in Massachusetts after stumbling while stepping off the device, and desperately tried to free himself as commuters walked past<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37167150\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A composite image features two distinct scenes. The left panel displays a close-up of an individual wearing a cap and a hoodie jacket, with a focused expression. The right panel shows a person in motion on an escalator, carrying multiple bags, captured in a blurred effect to emphasize movement.\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167150.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_esc4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167150.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_esc4.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167150.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_esc4.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167150.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_esc4.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Harrowing CCTV captures the moment a father-of-two frantically attempted to break free from a devastating escalator accident while passengers simply walked by.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Steven McClusky, 40, became ensnared in the mechanism at Davis Station in Massachusetts after tripping while disembarking from the escalator.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Distressing footage appears to reveal more than a dozen individuals passing by as he struggled to escape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One passenger even seemed to stop and observe before turning away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Reports indicate that McClusky&#8217;s coat became entangled in the escalator machinery after he lost his footing at the base of the steps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He frantically attempted to unzip his jacket and wrench himself free, but the material tightened around his throat and hampered his breathing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Moments afterwards, he collapsed motionless.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Officials stated McClusky was discovered &#8220;pinned at the bottom of the escalator,&#8221; while a report described him as &#8220;unresponsive&#8221; with clothing &#8220;tightly lodged within the escalator steps&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37167152\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37167152\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.16\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A monochromatic photograph depicts an individual ascending an escalator while carrying two handbags. The escalator's metallic handrails and steps are clearly visible, and the image is captured with a blurred background to emphasize the motion of the escalator.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167152.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_esc3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167152.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_esc3.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167152.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_esc3.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167152.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_esc3.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It allegedly took over 20 minutes before a member of staff arrived and pressed the emergency stop button.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Paramedics administered CPR at the scene before McClusky was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he remained in a coma for 10 days before succumbing to his injuries on March 9.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a heartbreaking tribute, his father said: &#8220;Above all, he loved being father to his two sons, Shayne and Steven, who meant the world to him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37167151\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37167151\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.22\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An overhead view of an escalator showing an individual falling off while descending. The scene captures the incident with clear visibility of the escalator\u2019s metal handrails and steps. The background reveals a beige wall and an upper level platform.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167151.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_esc1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167151.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_esc1.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167151.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_esc1.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37167151.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_esc1.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The MBTA described the incident as a &#8220;terrible accident&#8221; and urged members of the public to help others in distress. 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