Man is decapitated by a train while sitting on the tracks at a New York subway station
- Man was decapitated after being hit by a train at about 10.40pm on Wednesday
- The unidentified man was on the tracks at Castle Hill subway station in New York
- He was struck by a northbound 6 train and died at the scene, according to police
A man sitting on the tracks of a subway line in New York was reportedly decapitated after he was struck by a train on Wednesday evening.
The man, who has not been identified, was sitting on the tracks at Castle Hill Avenue subway station when he was hit by a northbound 6 train at around 10.40pm, according to police.
The man's body remained on the elevated tracks while his head fell down off the tracks and landed on a sidewalk, according to the New York Post.
An unidentified man was reportedly sitting on the tracks at Castle Hill Avenue subway station (pictured) when he was hit by a northbound 6 train at around 10.40pm
He died on the scene. More details about the fatal incident at the Bronx subway station are not currently known as the investigation is ongoing.
A spokesperson for the New York Police Department said: 'On June 30, 2021, at 2244hrs, police officers responded to Castle Hill Avenue and Westchester Avenue within the confines of the 43rd Precinct.
'Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male was sitting on the roadbed at the south end of the northbound train tracks at the location and was struck by the train.
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'EMS responded and pronounced the male deceased on the scene. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death and the investigation is ongoing.'
Castle Hill Avenue is an elevated subway line on the IRT Pelham line of the New York City Subway and is served by the 6 train at all times, apart from in the peak direction on weekdays.
The local station has three tracks and two side platforms and is located at the intersection of Castle Hill and Westchester Avenues in the Bronx borough.
The man's body remained on the elevated tracks while his head fell down off the tracks and landed on a sidewalk. Pictured: Castle Hill Avenue Station in Bronx
In another incident, an Asian man was pushed into the path of an oncoming F train at the 21st St Queensbridge station in Long Island City in May, International Business Times reported.
The train stopped before running over the victim, 35, who suffered cuts to his head after the fall.
The assailant was heard muttering under his breath before pushing the man, reports said. Police were investigating whether the matter was a hate crime.
In 2019, at least 62 people reportedly died on city subway tracks, while the number of people who were killed in subway train accidents in 2020 is said to be 43.
Out of the fatalities last year, 32 people had either jumped from platforms in front on an oncoming train, or stood on the tracks before the train arrived.
