A 13-year-old subway surfer was injured in the Bronx late Sunday afternoon, according to police. The teenager was spotted on the 5 line at Baychester Avenue around 4:14 p.m. and was later found walking along the subway tracks. He was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries to the groin. This incident is just one of many subway surfing incidents that have occurred in New York City this year.
Subway surfing has become a dangerous trend, with individuals trying to ride on the outside of subway cars as part of social media challenges. The MTA has been trying to combat this trend by pressuring social media companies to remove content related to subway surfing. However, both the MTA and social media companies have provided no data on the effectiveness of these efforts.
In recent months, there have been multiple incidents of injuries and fatalities related to subway surfing in New York City. Just last month, an 18-year-old was critically injured in a subway surfing attempt. In late October, a 13-year-old was killed and her friend was critically injured while attempting to ride on top of a subway car as part of an internet stunt. These incidents highlight the dangers of subway surfing and the need for increased awareness and prevention measures.
As subway surfing incidents continue to occur, it is important for authorities to address this issue and work towards ensuring the safety of individuals using public transportation in New York City.
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