A 14‑year‑old boy is now in critical condition after falling from the roof of a train in the Bronx. This is the newest incident in the devastating rise in “subway surfing” in New York City, a trend that has claimed the lives of several teens, hurt many more and left authorities scrambling for solutions.
According to reports, the teen struck his head and wrist and was found unconscious on the tracks. EMS rushed him to Jacobi Hospital, where officials confirmed his stabilization the following day, but “is still fighting for his life.” Witnesses say the teen and two friends climbed atop the moving train, and a 17-year-old friend was arrested at the scene, charged with reckless endangerment and trespassing, while the third individual remains at large.
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