On January 17, 2020 at approximately 10AM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's West Newton Commuter Rail station for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple TPD units responded along with Newton Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: An adult female, approximate age of 20, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by an inbound commuter rail train on Track 2. The female was transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries. TPD Detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected
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