Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found on a northbound F train at the Jamaica-179 Street Station in Queens, New York. Police responded to a 911 call around 2 p.m. on Saturday and discovered the unresponsive woman on the train. Emergency Medical Services pronounced her dead at the scene.

The woman, estimated to be between 50 and 60 years old, may have been experiencing homelessness, according to reports. Initial findings indicate no signs of trauma. The New York City Medical Examiner's Office will determine the official cause of death.

NYPD says a woman was found dead on a subway train in Queens on Jan. 18, 2025.  (Peter Gerber)

Police officers aboard an F train in Queens after a woman was found dead on Jan. 18, 2025.  (Peter Gerber)

This incident comes amid growing concerns about safety on the New York City subway system. Recent high-profile crimes have fueled anxieties among riders, with some expressing fears about increasing violence on trains. One Brooklyn resident interviewed by Fox News Digital expressed a sense of unease, stating, "You never know what can actually happen in these subway systems." Another rider pointed to homelessness and a recent incident involving a migrant charged with setting a woman on fire as contributing to a pervasive sense of fear among commuters.

NYPD says they are still investigating how a woman ended up dead on a northbound F train in Queens over the weekend.  (Peter Gerber)

Some residents attribute the rise in subway crime to an influx of people into the city and progressive crime policies. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been criticized for not adequately addressing concerns related to prison and bail reforms. The investigation into the woman's death is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.