Police received a report of a fire at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station just prior to 7:30 a.m. local time, finding the woman sitting on the idled train engulfed in flames.
Witnesses were unsure if the woman set herself on fire or if someone else was responsible, raising significant concerns regarding the incident's circumstances and potential foul play.
The incident is currently under investigation by the NYPD as officials await a determination from the office of the chief medical examiner regarding the cause of death.
The woman's death comes shortly after a fire incident on the F train that disrupted service for over two hours, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the subway.
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