Salman J. Choudhury
Two teenage girls lost their lives early Saturday morning in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in what police suspect was a tragic subway “surfing” accident.
Around 3:10 a.m., officers responding to the scene near the Myrtle Avenue station found the two girls unconscious on the tracks. Emergency crews performed CPR, but both were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been released pending family notification.
The incident led to a suspension of J train service between Myrtle Avenue and Delancey Street–Essex Street stations. Service resumed around 7 a.m., though delays continued throughout the morning.
Authorities believe the teens may have been riding outside the subway car, a dangerous activity commonly known as “subway surfing.” Police are investigating whether this was an accident or if other circumstances were involved.
New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow issued a strong warning after the tragedy:
“This is not a game — it is a deadly risk. We urge everyone to stay off the outside of trains and avoid endangering their lives.”
The MTA has repeatedly raised concerns about the rise in subway surfing incidents in recent years. Saturday’s deaths once again highlight the deadly consequences of the reckless trend.
