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Coverage dated October 26, 2026 to October 27, 2026

Man dies after falling onto MBTA Red Line tracks and being hit by train

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A man died after falling onto the tracks of the MBTA Red Line in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and being hit by a train early Tuesday in what was apparently a tragic accident, police said. The incident took place in Central Square station about 12:50 a.m.

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  1. NBC Boston

    Man dies after falling onto MBTA Red Line tracks and being hit by train (opens NBC Boston)

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    A man died after falling onto the tracks of the MBTA Red Line in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and being hit by a train early Tuesday in what was apparently a tragic accident, police said. The incident took place in Central Square station about 12:50 a.m.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Man fatally struck by Red Line train in Cambridge after falling onto tracks, police say (opens The Boston Globe)

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    “This appears to be a very sad, tragic event,” a police official said.

  3. Boston

    Man dies after falling onto Red Line tracks and being struck by train (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The man may have been sleeping within Central Square station prior to the incident and appeared unsteady on his feet, MBTA Transit Police said.

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