Teen killed after collapsing onto New York City subway tracks, being hit by train

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Child fatally struck by subway in Queens after fainting onto tracks
The operator of the oncoming train saw her fall and pulled the emergency brakes, but was unable to stop in time, authorities said.

NEW YORK -- An 18-year-old woman was fatally struck by a subway train in New York City after suffering a medical episode on the platform early Tuesday.

Officials say the teen was standing at a Queens station when she collapsed on the platform, just before 6:40 a.m.

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The operator of the oncoming train saw her fall and pulled the emergency brakes, but was unable to stop in time, authorities said.

The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have reviewed surveillance cameras that captured the incident. Officials say no criminality is suspected.

Subway service was heavily disrupted Tuesday morning.

NOTE: Authorities initially indicated the victim was 10 years old, but transit officials later said she was 18.