Indian-origin man, woman killed by train after sitting on NYC subway tracks - The Times of India

**Indian‑origin couple fatally struck by train after sitting on NYC subway tracks**

Manhattan’s Spring Street station became the scene of a tragic accident on Tuesday when a 24‑year‑old Indian‑origin man and his 22‑year‑old Indian‑origin female friend were killed after sitting on the northbound 6‑line tracks. Surveillance footage released by the New York City Police Department shows the pair perched on the rails, apparently unaware of an oncoming train. Within seconds of the train’s arrival, the engineer applied the emergency brakes, but the impact was unavoidable, and both victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

Police investigators have opened a homicide‑style inquiry to determine why the two young adults chose to sit on the tracks, a behavior that violates city transit safety regulations. Officers have also spoken to witnesses who reported hearing a loud “screech” before the train halted abruptly. The victims’ families have been notified, and consular officials from the Indian embassy in Washington, D.C., have been contacted to provide assistance and support to relatives abroad.

New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reiterated its longstanding safety campaign urging riders to stay behind the yellow safety line and refrain from entering track areas under any circumstances. Mayor Eric Adams expressed condolences, stating that the city “will continue to work with law‑enforcement and transit partners to reinforce safety measures and prevent such heartbreaking incidents.” The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.