HARROWING video shows a man who collapsed on the subway in New York City, where residents remain gripped by the coronavirus outbreak.

A witness said the man had been sleeping on the R train in Brooklyn before he fell to the ground just after 1 pm today.

3 The incident took place in Brooklyn today Credit: Richard Prado

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The rider suddenly "gasped real loud" and threw his arms out, according to Richard Prado.

"I immediately got off the next stop and begin filming," Prado tweeted.

"I'm not sure about the man's condition or if it was the #Coronavirus or not, but in reality we can't afford to take chances anymore."

3 The passenger is attended to Credit: Richard Prado

He added, "dude just gasped for air, before dropping to the floor! #COVID-19 is real y’all!"

Video shows the man being attended to on the subway car.

His condition is not known.

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Thousands have been infected with the coronavirus, which has killed more than 200 in the US and 29 in New York City.

Subway officials confirmed that an unconscious passenger was reported to be on the train at that time.

The train returned to service about 15 minutes later.

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