MBTA Bus Driver Stabbed In Lynn On Saturday

LYNN, MA – A bus driver was stabbed twice in the back by a passenger on Saturday while driving bus route 426 in Lynn.

Transit Police said in a statement that the male offender, 53, of Lynn, attacked without provocation just before midnight. The female bus driver sustained two stab wounds, which were not life threatening, and was transported to the hospital.

Other passengers on board intervened and stopped the assault until police arrived. Gustavo Merida was arrested on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

"We are extremely grateful to the passengers who interjected themselves to stop the assailant and prevent further harm to our fellow employee," said Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. "We are equally grateful to the our partners at the Lynn Police Department who responded expeditiously to take control from the passengers detaining the suspect. Attacks such as this on MBTA employees are unconscionable and will be steadfastly pursued by Transit Police at every phase."

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