A woman was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Friday evening after being struck by an MBTA Red Line train at the JFK/UMass station in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.
The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. as the train approached the platform, according to MBTA Transit Police. Emergency responders transported the woman to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials did not immediately provide further details about the circumstances leading up to the incident.
The incident also disrupted Red Line service, affecting passengers traveling through the area during the evening commute.
Shuttle Buses Replaced Trains During the Disruption
Following the incident, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority arranged shuttle buses to replace trains between JFK/UMass and Ashmont.
The temporary change meant passengers traveling between the affected stations had to use buses instead of their usual train service. Such service changes can add travel time, particularly for commuters making connections or heading home during busy evening hours.
Regular Red Line service had resumed by approximately 6:30 p.m., allowing trains to operate again through the affected section.
What Passengers Should Know
The JFK/UMass station serves Dorchester and provides connections for people traveling between Boston and communities farther south. Disruptions at the station can affect commuters, students and other riders relying on the Red Line for their daily journeys.
Passengers who encounter a similar disruption can check official MBTA service alerts before traveling, particularly when shuttle buses replace trains or schedules change unexpectedly.
As of the available information, the woman’s injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. Further details about what led to the incident, including whether an investigation was underway, were not immediately available.
The incident serves as a reminder for riders to remain alert around station platforms, stand behind designated safety lines and follow instructions from transit personnel during emergencies.
