(VINnews) – A 14-year-old boy was killed and another teenager seriously injured after the pair rode on top of a moving subway train across New York City’s Williamsburg Bridge, authorities said Saturday.

Emergency crews responding to the scene found both teens unconscious on the tracks. The younger boy was pronounced dead, while the 18-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

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Police are reviewing video footage as part of the investigation.

Residents gathered Saturday at the apartment building where the younger teen lived, leaving handwritten messages and paying tribute to him.

Neighbors described the boy as respectful and well-liked, saying the tragedy deeply affected the community.

The incident renewed attention on the dangerous trend known as “subway surfing,” where individuals climb onto the exterior of moving trains, often for social media videos or thrills.

Transit officials have repeatedly warned that the practice can result in catastrophic injuries or death, particularly on elevated tracks and bridges with limited overhead clearance.

City officials have launched multiple awareness campaigns in recent years aimed at discouraging the activity among young people after several fatal incidents involving minors.