Crime & Safety
MBTA Commuter Train Hits, Kills Man
A man was struck and killed by an MBTA commuter train today in Boston.
BOSTON, MA — A man was struck and killed by an MBTA Commuter Rail train Wednesday afternoon, according to Transit Police.
Around 3:45 p.m. police were radioed that a commuter rail train had possibly hit a man near the Uphams Corner Commuter Rail station. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS.
So far police say they aren't sure what the man was doing when he was hit by the train or how old he was, but they don't suspect foul play.
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MBTA officials say service will be delayed however one track will remain open for reduced speed.
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