A Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee was fatally struck by a subway train as it entered the 161st Street‑Yankee Stadium station, prompting an immediate emergency response and a temporary shutdown of service on the 4, B, D and Q lines. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the worker, who was performing routine duties on the tracks, was hit just moments before the train arrived, leading to a halt in passenger flow and a rush of commuters to alternative routes. MTA officials confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, while the agency pledged support for the employee’s family and promised a thorough safety review. The accident has reignited calls for stricter safety protocols for track workers and raised concerns about the vulnerability of transit employees in busy, high‑traffic stations.
MTA worker hit and killed by subway near Yankee Stadium FOX 5 New York
