HAVERHILL, Mass. — A police investigation along a busy MBTA commuter rail line led to delays and the cancellation of at least one train on Tuesday morning.
Haverhill Line train 1216 from Reading was cancelled due to “police activity on the right of way,” according to the MBTA.
The Haverhill Fire Department later told Boston 25 News that a pedestrian had been struck by the train.
❌ Haverhill Line Train 1216 (7:33 am from Reading) is cancelled due to police activity on the right of way. Passengers may consider Train 218 (7:25 from Haverhill) originating at Lawrence.
— MBTA Commuter Rail Alerts (@MBTA_CR_Alerts) February 10, 2026
The person, whose name hasn’t been released, died from their injuries.
Aerial video showed the train stopped along the snowy tracks in the Bradford area, and multiple police cruisers were parked at the scene.
Passengers were transferred onto a different train after the deadly collision.
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The MBTA urged commuters to consider taking train 218 from Haverhill, which originates in Lawrence.
Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan later announced that the victim had “intentionally entered onto the right of way” near Cross Street crossing.
The Essex District Attorney’s Office is assisting Transit police detectives with the investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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