Man Struck and Killed on 6 Train Tracks at Spring Street Subway Station

NOLITA — A man was struck and killed by a 6 train at the Spring Street subway station early Saturday, authorities said.

The victim was walking on the train tracks when he was struck by a southbound 6 train about 5:49 a.m., police and fire officials said.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

It was not immediately clear why the man was on the tracks.