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Ceiling Panel Collapses At Harvard MBTA Station: Report

The MBTA is investigating the cause of the incident.

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The station is located underground just outside of Harvard Yard.
The station is located underground just outside of Harvard Yard. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The MBTA is investigating the cause of ceiling panel collapse at the Red Line’s Harvard station earlier this week, according to a report from Boston 25 News.

There were reportedly no injuries after the panel fell right in front of a staircase on the southbound platform at approximately 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

According to the MBTA, the tin panel did appear corroded, however the official reason for the incident has yet to be confirmed.

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