Freak flood sweeps man away at NYC subway station

A man has been caught on video being swept away by freak floodwaters in a New York City subway.

The gush of water came from behind a wooden panel at the Court Square 23^rd Street Station in the city, according to reports, after heavy rain.

The man appears to be almost waist deep in the water when he manages to get up.

It was shared on Instagram by Subway creatures, who wrote: “Ok this one is scary. Wall gave out last night during a rush of water while a train was coming and took someone out.”