In a horrifying incident that has shocked residents of New York City, a woman was set on fire while riding the subway on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on a northbound train on the 2 line near the 110th Street-Central Park North station.
According to witnesses, a man approached the 51-year-old woman and doused her with a flammable liquid before setting her ablaze. The woman suffered severe burns to her face, neck, and hands and was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The New York Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident and is searching for the suspect, who fled the scene after the attack. Police have released images of the suspect captured on surveillance cameras and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
The motive behind the attack is still unknown, and it remains unclear if the victim and the suspect knew each other. The incident has left many New Yorkers shocked and outraged, with many expressing concern about the safety of public transportation in the city.
In a statement, NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig called the attack “horrifying and unprovoked” and urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The MTA, which oversees the city’s subway system, has also condemned the attack and vowed to work with law enforcement to ensure the safety of passengers.
Incidents of violence on the New York City subway have been on the rise in recent months, prompting calls for increased security measures and police presence on trains and in stations. The latest attack has only added to the sense of unease among commuters, many of whom rely on the subway to get to work and go about their daily lives.
As the investigation into the attack continues, the victim remains in critical condition, fighting for her life. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk in public spaces and the need for vigilance and awareness when traveling on public transportation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the attack to contact the NYPD or Crime Stoppers to help bring the perpetrator to justice and prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. In the meantime, New Yorkers are left shaken by the brutal attack and hoping for the victim’s swift recovery.