A woman was fatally struck by a commuter rail train in Newton on Tuesday, authorities said.
Richard Sullivan, superintendent of the MBTA Transit Police, said the woman died from her injuries. Her name wasn’t released.
A spokesperson for the Middlesex District Attorney’s office said authorities were investigating the death and that more details would be forthcoming.
At 11:22 a.m., the commuter rail posted on social media that riders would experience “severe delays.”
⚠️ Framingham/Worcester Line passengers will experience severe delays in both directions due to police activity on the right of way near Auburndale.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) March 19, 2024
An hour later, officials said buses were replacing train service between the Boston Landing and Wellesley Farms stops.
⚠️ Framingham/Worcester Line passengers are experiencing severe delays in both directions due to police activity on the right of way near Auburndale.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) March 19, 2024
🚍 Buses replace train service between Boston Landing and Wellesley Farms until further notice.
Regular train service resumed shortly after 2 p.m., officials said.
✅ Regular train service is resuming on the Framingham/Worcester Line. Passengers may still experience residual delays due to police activity near Auburndale.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) March 19, 2024
This breaking news story will be updated when more information is released.
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