Crime & Safety
Investigation Ongoing After MBTA Train Obliterates Car in Acton
The driver of the car survived the crash.
Authorities on Tuesday were continuing to investigate a crash involving a MBTA commuter rail train and a car.
The driver of the car, a 63-year-old woman from Stow, survived. Her name was not released.
The crash happened Monday at about 7:45 p.m. on Route 111.
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MBTA Transit Police said the railroad gates were down and working properly at the time of the crash.
The woman was driving a red 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The vehicle flipped over and was smashed nearly beyond recognition.
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The Fitchburg line train was headed into Boston at the time of the crash. About 25 people were onboard; none were hurt. Service was halted but resumed late Monday night.
Photo credit: MBTA Transit Police
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