Teenage Girl Fatally Struck by Subway Train in Tragic Accident at Queens Station
NEW YORK — Tragedy struck at a Queens subway station on Tuesday morning when a teenage girl was struck and killed by a subway train. The incident occurred after the girl suffered a medical episode and fell onto the tracks at the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue station.
Authorities from the NYPD and the medical examiner were called to the scene to remove the girl’s body, as passengers on the platform watched in silence. The news of the tragic accident left many in shock and disbelief.
“I heard the news. My heart goes out to their family,” expressed a witness at the scene. Another person added, “I felt so bad now, and nervous. I can’t imagine.”
According to the police report, the incident took place at around 6:30 a.m. as the teen was waiting on the platform for her morning commute to school. Suddenly, she fainted and fell onto the tracks, fatally struck by an approaching train.
Witnesses shared their shock at witnessing the aftermath of the incident, with one person saying, “I always hear about accidents like that. This is the first time I see a body. I’m pretty shocked.”
Authorities have reviewed the surveillance footage from the station and confirmed that there was no suspicious activity involved. New York City Transit Authority President Richard Davey expressed his condolences, stating, “Our hearts and prayers from the New York City Transit family go out to her family. By all accounts, this was just a tragic accident that sadly occurred today, no criminality at all.”
The investigation into the incident caused subway service to be disrupted for several hours on Tuesday morning. Thankfully, trains are now running as per their normal schedule.
The loss of a young life in such an unfortunate accident serves as a reminder to cherish our families and appreciate our own lives. The community mourns the loss of this 18-year-old teenager and extends their deepest sympathies to her family during this difficult time.
Source: CBS News
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Reporter Natalie Duddridge contributed to this article. Natalie Duddridge is an award-winning journalist and has been with CBS2 News since February 2018.