Man Dies After Being Pulled Into MRI Machine in Tragic Accident

WESTBURY, NY – A 61-year-old man, Keith McAllister, has died after being pulled into an MRI machine while reportedly wearing a heavy metal necklace. His wife, Adrienne Jones McAllister, described the traumatic incident, stating she witnessed her husband being drawn into the powerful magnetic field of the machine. Speaking to reporters, a visibly distraught Adrienne Jones McAllister recounted the moments leading up to the tragedy. "He went limp in my arm. He waved goodbye to me," she stated, her voice trembling. "And then his whole body went limp." She added that the machine's force switched him around and pulled him in. Emergency services, including police and an ambulance, were dispatched to the scene in Westbury, New York. The incident underscores critical safety protocols associated with MRI technology, which uses strong magnetic fields. Patients and individuals entering MRI suites are typically required to remove all metal objects to prevent such dangerous occurrences. Investigations into the precise circumstances of Mr. McAllister's death are ongoing.