Two Metro riders in their 70s fell onto the tracks at the crowded Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station on Monday, then were rescued by other riders. The couple fell onto the Red Line tracks near the 7th and F streets entrance around 12:15 p.m. while the station was filled with passengers. Other riders jumped down into the tracks and pulled them to safety, Metro spokesman Steven Taubenkibel said.

The pair, both believed to be in their 70s, had serious but not life-threatening injuries, said D.C. Fire & EMS spokesman Pete Piringer. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment.