Two Orange Line passengers have left a stopped train on the tracks between stations. The incident occurred around 3:45 pm Wednesday when an Orange Line train was halted at Roxbury Crossing.
According to the MBTA, the doors opened while the train was stationary, and two passengers exited onto the track. However, in a surprising turn of events, neither passenger fell out or suffered any injuries from falling off the train. Instead, they managed to exit the train on their own.
Orange Line supervisors and Transit Police, along with Boston Fire Department personnel, assisted the passengers in safely exiting the track area. One of the individuals was taken to the hospital with minor injuries but remained conscious and alert throughout the incident.
The MBTA's safety team is currently investigating the cause of the incident, although they have ruled out mechanical failure or any issues with the train itself. The train was temporarily halted for inspection after the incident, but it is expected to resume service later in the day.
Service on the Orange Line was disrupted while riders were directed to use alternative routes such as the Green Line or shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Normal service resumed around 4:45 pm.
According to the MBTA, the doors opened while the train was stationary, and two passengers exited onto the track. However, in a surprising turn of events, neither passenger fell out or suffered any injuries from falling off the train. Instead, they managed to exit the train on their own.
Orange Line supervisors and Transit Police, along with Boston Fire Department personnel, assisted the passengers in safely exiting the track area. One of the individuals was taken to the hospital with minor injuries but remained conscious and alert throughout the incident.
The MBTA's safety team is currently investigating the cause of the incident, although they have ruled out mechanical failure or any issues with the train itself. The train was temporarily halted for inspection after the incident, but it is expected to resume service later in the day.
Service on the Orange Line was disrupted while riders were directed to use alternative routes such as the Green Line or shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Normal service resumed around 4:45 pm.