One person has died after being struck by a train in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, according to emergency services.

 

An FDNY spokesperson said the department received a call at 11.33 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, for a report of a person struck by a train at 1 East Kingsbridge Road, the location of the Kingsbridge Road subway station serving the 4 train.

 

The spokesperson said EMS pronounced one person dead on their arrival at the scene. No additional information was immediately available on the victim’s description and the spokesperson said EMS concluded its response to the incident at 00:47 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

 

Norwood News reached out to the NYPD for more information on the incident and a spokesperson replied, saying, “Aided male struck by a southbound 4 train. Aided was pronounced DOA [dead on arrival] on scene. No criminality suspected.”

 

Earlier this month, Norwood News reported on a number of recent train-related deaths and injuries across The Bronx, the causes of which vary, as well as on mental health services available to those who may be feeling depressed or living with depression and in need of support.

Once again, City health officials are reminding New Yorkers that if anyone is feeling depressed or thinking of ending their life, counselors are available 24/7 at 988 to listen and to support them. They say if a person is at immediate risk of hurting themselves, and loved ones are unable to intervene, or are in immediate danger because of a health condition or other situation, they should call 911.

 

Health officials also say that suicide is preventable. For anyone who may be having thoughts of suicide, they recommend telling someone and seeking mental health support, reaching out to a trusted person, or talking to a friend, family member, or counselor to tell them how the person is feeling. They said the first step to getting help is to let someone know how the person is struggling. Learn more about suicide prevention here.

City Council Member Pierina Sanchez (C.D. 14) recently disclosed on Jan. 20, that as she was en route to help a neighbor, who was having a mental health crisis, connect with relevant services, she heard teenagers across the street witness a neighbor fall to their death.

 

“May he rest in peace,” Sanchez said, followed by three broken heart emojiis. “My heart is broken. Family, community, you are loved, you are appreciated, you are cherished, and there is help,” she added. “Call 988 for yourself,” the councilwoman continued. “Call 988 with a friend, or for a friend. 988 is the suicide and crisis lifeline available 24/7.” She added, “One neighbor is now with God and the other is connected to care. There is help.”

Sanchez, who, together with Council Speaker Julie Menin, was onsite at the scene of the fatal Grand Avenue fire in University Heights on Sunday, Jan. 26, as reported, reiterated in relation to mental health support for New Yorkers, “If you or someone you love is struggling: you are loved, you are valued, and help is here. Call 988 — for yourself, or with a friend, for a friend. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7.”