Crime & Safety
Boston Trolley Crash: 16 Hospitalized
MBTA officials said most of the injuries were minor.
BOSTON, MA – An accident involving two Mattapan Line trolleys sent 16 people to the hospital Friday afternoon. Buses are replacing trolley service in both directions after the crash near Cedar Grove.
Boston EMS tweeted that it evaluated 17 patients at the scene. Sixteen were taken to the hospital.
Fire officials told the Boston Globe those hurt sustained "mostly minor" injuries.
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Final update on the Cedar Grove Trolley accident: a total of 17 patients were evaluated and 16 transported to area hospitals.
— Boston EMS (@BOSTON_EMS) December 29, 2017
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