Man Dies in Escalator Accident

May 16, 2026, 21:59
USSociety

Introduction

A man died after an accident on an escalator at Davis Station on February 27.

Main Body

Steven McCluskey fell on the escalator. His clothes got stuck in the machine. Many people saw him, but they did not help. One person watched him and then walked away. Twenty minutes later, a worker stopped the machine. He called an ambulance. Doctors helped him breathe and took him to the hospital. Steven stayed in a coma for ten days. He died on March 9. The station checked the escalator. The machine worked correctly. The manager, Phil Eng, said this was a tragedy. He said people should help each other to stay safe.

Conclusion

The man died in the hospital. The police are still studying the accident.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' Action Pattern

To reach A2, you must tell stories about things that already happened. Look at these words from the text:

  • fell (from fall)
  • saw (from see)
  • died (from die)

The Simple Rule: Most of the time, we just add -ed to the end of a word to move it to the past.

Example: stop →\rightarrow stopped Example: check →\rightarrow checked

The 'Rule Breakers': Some words change completely. You just have to memorize them!

  • See →\rightarrow Saw
  • Fall →\rightarrow Fell

Quick Guide for A2 Speaking: When you talk about yesterday, don't say "I see a man". Say →\rightarrow "I saw a man".

Vocabulary Learning

accident (n.)
an unexpected event that causes injury or damage
Example:She was injured in a car accident.
escalator (n.)
a moving staircase that carries people up or down
Example:The escalator was broken.
machine (n.)
a device that does work automatically
Example:The machine made the clothes dry.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people came to the concert.
worker (n.)
a person who does a job
Example:The worker fixed the machine.
ambulance (n.)
a vehicle that carries sick or injured people to the hospital
Example:An ambulance arrived quickly.
doctor (n.)
a medical professional who treats patients
Example:The doctor examined the patient.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She was taken to the hospital.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:He will stay at home for a week.
safety (n.)
protection from danger
Example:Safety is important at work.
manager (n.)
a person who supervises others
Example:The manager organized the meeting.
tragedy (n.)
a very sad event
Example:The accident was a tragedy.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:The police investigated the crime.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:She can help you with your homework.