Six die in New York City from subway surfing as trend escalates

Six people have died in New York City this year from "subway surfing," a dangerous trend where individuals ride on top of moving subway cars. This includes a recent incident involving a 13-year-old girl who fell between train cars. The New York Police Department reported 181 arrests related to subway surfing, surpassing last year's totals of five deaths and 118 arrests. Authorities are using drones to monitor and apprehend offenders, while social media platforms have removed over 10,000 posts promoting the activity. Lawsuits have been filed against TikTok and other platforms, alleging they encourage dangerous behavior among youth. The lawsuits follow the deaths of teens who participated in subway surfing, highlighting concerns about the influence of social media challenges.