Six people have died in NYC from "subway surfing," prompting increased arrests and safety measures.

This year, six people, including a teenager, have died in New York City due to "subway surfing," a hazardous social media challenge involving riding on top of moving subway cars. The NYPD has made 181 related arrests, surpassing last year's figures. Efforts to combat this trend include collaboration with social media platforms to remove related content and legal action against TikTok by 14 U.S. attorneys general for promoting dangerous challenges.

November 02, 2024
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