17-year-old girl stabbed to death outside Queens subway station

A 17-year-old girl died after a stabbing that occurred not far from a subway station in Queens, police say.

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The incident happened at Queens Boulevard and 46th Street in Sunnyside, near the 46th Street-Bliss subway station.

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Authorities say she was stabbed in the neck.

The girl was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

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An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Police say they are searching for a female suspect wearing a pink shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers who possibly fled aboard a northbound 7 train. 

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 NY for more information. 

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