Boston teen dies after jumping onto subway tracks to rescue girlfriend

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A 19-year-old man from Boston died after leaping onto subway tracks in an attempt to save his girlfriend during what was reportedly his first ride on the subway. The girlfriend had stumbled and fallen onto the tracks, prompting him to jump down to her aid. He was fatally electrocuted after making contact with the train's electric third rail. His girlfriend survived but remains hospitalized in critical condition. The incident has triggered urgent calls from the public and officials for improved safety measures on subway platforms.

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