A 12-year-old boy fell from a 7 train while subway surfing and was admitted to Elmhurst Hospital in critical condition on Friday. His injuries were serious but later stabilized. This incident adds to a troubling trend, as subway surfing has resulted in fatalities and injuries over recent months, including a 13-year-old girl killed in October. City officials are attempting to crack down on this dangerous activity, exacerbated by social media, with calls for safety measures such as physical barriers.
The incidents highlight a perilous trend among youth, driven by social media challenges, making subway surfing increasingly dangerous despite city officials' efforts to deter it.
A 12-year-old boy's critical injury after falling from a subway train spotlights the rising popularity of subway surfing, with tragic incidents increasing in recent months.
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