Thursday, June 22, 2017

Confirmed fatality. Trespasser struck Ruggles MBTA

Death Investigation
On June 22, 2017 at approximately 12:30PM a female, age not determined, was trespassing on the right of way Orange Line southbound side at Ruggles MBTA station. The woman was struck by the train and has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. This is still an active situation. The MBTA will set up a bus diversion while Transit Police detectives and representative of Suffolk County DA's Office process the scene. Foul play is NOT suspected.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com