BOSTON — Emergency crews are responding to a person under a trolley near Washington Street in Boston.
The MBTA put out an alert shortly after 9 p.m. alerting of a “medical emergency.”
Green Line B Branch: Delays of about 30 minutes due to a medical emergency at Washington St. Trains may stand by at stations.
— MBTA (@MBTA) October 8, 2026
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office tells Boston 25 News that they have responded to the area of Washington Street and Commonwealth Ave for a person under a trolley.
The condition of the person has not yet been released by officials.
“Shuttle buses are replacing service between Babcock Street and Boston College due to a medical emergency at Washington St.” the T said in a follow-up post.
Boston 25 News has reached out to the MBTA Transit Police for information as well.
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