A troubling series of discoveries unfolded across New York City’s subway system early Sunday, as two men were found dead on separate trains within a span of just a few hours, according to police.
According to the New York Post, the first incident occurred in Manhattan before dawn. Around 3:30 a.m., officers were called to the 42nd Street–Lexington Avenue station near Grand Central Terminal after reports of an unresponsive person aboard a No. 7 train.
Law enforcement sources said a 23-year-old man was found dead inside the train when police arrived.
Several hours later, another disturbing scene emerged in Brooklyn. Authorities said a man believed to be in his 50s was discovered deceased on a subway train at the 36th Street station.
Sources told The Post that drug paraphernalia was located near the man’s body, though officials have not confirmed whether it played a role in his death.
In both cases, police said the city’s medical examiner will conduct autopsies to determine the causes of death. Investigators have not released additional details and have not indicated whether either case is being treated as suspicious.
The discoveries come as New York City continues to endure a brutal cold snap that has coincided with a rise in deaths citywide. At least 17 people have died during the recent stretch of freezing temperatures, according to reports.
The extreme weather has pushed many homeless individuals to seek shelter inside subway stations and trains, where they can escape the worst of the cold overnight.
Advocates and officials have long warned that frigid conditions increase the risks faced by vulnerable populations across the city.
Sunday’s incidents added to growing concerns about conditions in the transit system, particularly during periods of extreme weather.
Riders and transit workers alike have raised alarms about medical emergencies, substance abuse, and the presence of individuals sheltering on trains.
