Teen Girl Dies in Latest NYC Subway Surfing Tragedy

A 13-year-old girl was killed and another critically injured in Queens, marking the sixth subway surfing death in New York City this year.

Subway surfing incidents have resulted in six deaths in New York City in 2024, surpassing last year's total of five fatalities.
Authorities report that the latest victims were two teenage girls who fell between cars of a 7 train at the 111th Street station in Queens.
Social media challenges are being blamed for encouraging the dangerous trend among young people seeking online recognition.
Efforts to curb subway surfing include public awareness campaigns, increased police enforcement, and the removal of related content from social media platforms.
Local leaders and families of victims are urging parents and schools to educate teens about the severe risks involved in subway surfing.