Man Dies After Falling Under Moving Green Line Trolley in North Station Boston | #Boston #GreenLine #Accident #Death
A man died after falling under the wheels of a Green Line trolley as the MBTA train was leaving North Station shortly after midnight Tuesday.
The man, who has not been identified, was reportedly trying to board the trolley as it was pulling away from the station. He lost his balance and fell under the wheels.
The trolley was traveling at a low speed when the accident occurred, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
This is the second fatal accident involving a Green Line trolley in Boston in recent months. In February, a woman was killed when she was struck by a trolley while crossing the street at the intersection of Boylston Street and Tremont Street.
The MBTA has been under fire for its safety record in recent years. In 2019, there were 146 reported accidents involving MBTA trains, buses, and trolleys. Of those accidents, 11 resulted in fatalities.
The MBTA has taken steps to improve safety, including installing new safety features on its trains and buses. However, the agency has also been criticized for not doing enough to address the root causes of accidents, such as driver fatigue and distracted driving.
The death of the man in Boston is a tragedy, and it is a reminder of the dangers of public transportation. If you are going to be using public transportation, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and to take precautions to stay safe.
