Imran News — Incident Report
Summary: Two young girls — identified as Zemfira “Zema” Mukhtarov (12) and Ebba Morina (13) — were found unresponsive on top of a Brooklyn-bound J train at the Marcy Avenue–Broadway station in the early hours of the morning and were later pronounced dead. 0
What happened
According to investigators and local news reports, the incident occurred around 3:10 a.m. while the train was approaching the Marcy Avenue station. The girls were part of a larger group of teenagers who had been running and moving inside the train prior to the fatal event. Officials describe the deaths as related to the dangerous practice known as “subway surfing” — riding on top of or outside a moving subway car. 1
Who were Zema and Ebba
Local coverage identified the victims as Zemfira Mukhtarov, 12, from Brooklyn, and Ebba Morina, 13, from Manhattan. Reports indicate the two had met through social media and sneaked out late at night; families are mourning and community members have expressed shock at the tragic loss. 2
Official response
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and NYPD condemned the dangerous behavior. MTA and city officials have previously warned about a rise in subway surfing and urged parents and social media platforms to help discourage the trend. Investigations are ongoing; the NYPD questioned several teens who were at the station earlier that night. 3
- Moving trains have low clearance—riders on top can strike tunnels, overpasses, or power structures instantly.
- Contact with live third-rail or overhead electrical systems can cause fatal electrocution.
- Falls from a moving train usually result in severe trauma or death.
Voices from the community
Family members, schoolmates, and neighbors described the girls as lively and loving. One younger sister identified her sibling’s belongings on television, which led to the family realizing the identity of the victim. Parents and local leaders are calling for stronger prevention efforts, better parental supervision, and social-media campaigns to discourage copycat behavior. 4
How communities and parents can respond
- Talk to children about the real-life risks of social-media dare trends; explain immediate physical dangers and legal consequences.
- Keep lines of communication open — ask where they go, who they meet, and check in about accounts they follow.
- Encourage schools to include safety lessons about online trends and risky stunts.
- Report videos that encourage dangerous stunts to platform moderators; urge platforms to remove content that promotes life-threatening behavior.
Need to help?
If you are in the New York area and want to support victims' families or find local resources for counseling and youth outreach, contact local community centers, schools, or municipal support hotlines. Many local organizations can assist with grief counseling and preventive education programs.
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