A flagger working on the Bronx subway line was fatally struck by a train while directing traffic during construction, according to CBS News. The incident occurred on a busy stretch of track where MTA crews were performing maintenance work, and the flagger’s role was to warn and protect workers from approaching trains. The death has prompted an investigation into safety protocols and raised concerns about the risks faced by on‑site crew members. The MTA has pledged to review its procedures and ensure better protection for workers in future projects.
MTA construction flagger struck by train, killed in the Bronx while working on subway tracks CBS News
