Crime & Safety
Man Struck By D Train In Newton
A man was struck by a D line train Monday night near the Waban station and received 'life-threatening injuries,' according to transit police
NEWTON, MA — Monday evening a man was struck by the D train as it was approaching the Waban Station in Newton Monday and he was taken to the hospital for his life threatening injuries, the Massachusetts Transit Police said in a statement Tuesday.
Transit Police officers got the call about the person struck by the train around 9:15 p.m. Oct. 9. and responded along with Newton fire and EMS to the Green Line.
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According to the preliminary information a man appeared to come out suddenly into the tracks as the Green train's D line train was approaching Waban Station and was hit. Police said they didn't suspect foul play, but the matter is still under investigation.
No word on his condition.
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Trespasser struck near Waban Station Green Line D Branch. Life threatening injuries. TPD Detectives on scene investhttps://t.co/q89UqgIROG
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) October 10, 2017
Transit Police officers on right of way on D Branch near Waban. Expect delay. Bus shuttle set up. Update to follow.
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) October 10, 2017
Shuttle buses replacing #GreenLine D branch service between Reservoir and Riverside due to a medical emergency at Waban. #mbta
— Green Line Alerts (@GreenLineAlerts) October 10, 2017
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