Man Fatally Struck by No. 6 Train at Bronx Subway Station
A man was fatally struck by a subway train Tuesday morning at the Castle Hill Avenue station in the Bronx, according to authorities.
The incident happened shortly after 10 a.m. at the elevated station along the Pelham Line, where the No. 6 train operates. Emergency responders were called to the scene as police and other crews worked around the tracks.
The Incident
According to preliminary information, the man was walking between subway cars when he fell onto the tracks and was struck by an approaching No. 6 train.
Emergency personnel responded to the station, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity had not been publicly released as of the latest available information.
The circumstances surrounding why the man was between the train cars and how he fell remain under investigation.
Subway Service Disrupted
The incident caused disruptions to subway service during the morning commute, affecting No. 6 trains and other services in the area.
No. 6 trains experienced delays in both directions while emergency crews and investigators worked at the station. Some No. 5 service was also affected by temporary changes and residual delays.
The Castle Hill Avenue station is an elevated station in the Bronx served by the No. 6 train. The station is located near Castle Hill and Westchester avenues.
Investigation Underway
Police and transit officials are investigating the fatal incident. Authorities have not indicated that anyone else was injured.
Investigators are expected to review surveillance footage and other evidence from the station and trains as they work to establish exactly what happened before the man fell onto the tracks.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional details may be released as authorities complete their work.
