A 16-year-old girl's reckless act of subway surfing has left her fighting for her life after she collided with a metal beam on a Queens-bound A train in New York City. The shocking incident, which highlights the dangers of the increasingly popular thrill-seeking activity, occurred on a crowded train during rush hour. Witnesses reported that the teenager was seen standing on the train's roof as it traveled through the city, but lost her balance and struck the beam with significant force. The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, sparking concerns about the safety of subway surfing and the need for authorities to crack down on this reckless behavior.
Girl, 16, hospitalized with serious injuries after striking beam while subway surfing on A train in Queens New York Daily News