A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine at a Long Island medical facility while wearing a large metal chain. Police confirmed he entered the scanning room without authorization while the machine was operational. The powerful magnet drew the metallic necklace into the device, causing fatal injuries. The victim’s wife witnessed the incident, describing how he suddenly went limp during her own MRI appointment. Authorities are investigating the tragic accident which highlights the dangers of metal near MRI machines.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/20/health/mri-machine-death-long-island