A tragic subway accident in New York City has claimed the lives of an Indian-origin woman and her Nepali friend after they were struck by a moving train while sitting on the railway tracks. The incident took place at a subway station in New York City. The two victims were identified as Malavika Chitre, an Indian-origin woman, and Navam Kaul, who was from Nepal. According to reports, the two friends were sitting on the subway tracks when a train approached them. The train driver reportedly tried to stop the train after noticing the two people on the tracks. However, the driver could not stop the train in time, and both victims were struck and killed.
New York police have launched an investigation into why the two friends were sitting in such a dangerous location. A video reportedly circulating on social media appears to show the two people sitting on the tracks shortly before the accident. Investigators are also examining whether alcohol or intoxication played a role in the incident. Preliminary information suggests that the two may have been heavily intoxicated and may not have fully understood the danger posed by the approaching train. However, authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances, and the exact cause of the incident has not yet been officially confirmed.
