Two girls were found dead on top of a New York City subway train Saturday morning, prompting a warning from the head of the transit agency about the hazards of "subway surfing” behavior.
The ages of the deceased girls found atop a Brooklyn-bound train was not confirmed Saturday, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department said.
Demetrius Crichlow, the president of NYC Transit, called the deaths a tragedy and he highlighted the dangers of “subway surfing,” when people ride atop trains.
“It’s heartbreaking that two young girls are gone because they somehow thought riding outside a subway train was an acceptable game,” Crichlow said in a statement.
“Parents, teachers, and friends need to be clear with loved ones: getting on top of a subway car isn’t ‘surfing’ — it’s suicide. I’m t