BOSTON — A person was hit and killed by a train at Porter Station, the MBTA said Sunday morning.
The victim, identified only as a 66-year-old man, was hit after he reportedly trespassed the right of way about 10 yards into the station's northbound tunnel.
Transit Police confirm fatality, trespasser struck Porter Sq. #MBTA https://t.co/ekXi6fTxUi pic.twitter.com/R2tAAvuC7h
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) September 9, 2018
The Red Line experienced delays of up to 25 minutes while police responded to the scene.
#BREAKING: the @MBTA says a person was struck by a train on the Red Line. The Red Line now has a 25 minute delay & shuttle buses are busing ppl between Harvard & Alewife Stations. The latest on @boston25 now.
— Heather Hegedus (@HeatherHegedus) September 9, 2018
Shuttle buses also temporarily replaced service between Harvard and Alewife stations.
Transit Police detectives and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office is investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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