Two young friends from New Jersey, identified as Malaika Chitre and Navam Kaul, die after being hit by a subway train on tracks in New York City in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to reports. Authorities say the two were seated on the tracks when the incident occurred.
Investigators have not released a final determination of how the women and man ended up on the tracks. Multiple theories are being examined, including whether the deaths could be the result of an intentional act, intoxication, or an accident. One line of inquiry considers whether there was an attempt to help a friend, given the circumstances described by outlets covering the case.
The medical examiner has not yet issued an official ruling on the cause and manner of death, and police are continuing to review available evidence as they work to establish what happened before the train struck.
