A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine at a New York medical center while wearing a heavy metal necklace. The man, identified by his wife as Keith, entered the room while the machine was operating. The strong magnetic field of the MRI attracted the necklace, pulling him into the machine and causing a medical episode. Police are investigating, and the incident highlights the importance of removing all metal objects before approaching an MRI machine. Similar incidents, including a fatality involving an oxygen tank, have occurred previously, emphasizing safety protocols.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.