Crime & Safety

Man In Waltham Struck By MBTA Train

Police said the man was on the westbound track on River Street.

WALTHAM, MA — A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after an MBTA Fitchburge Line train hit him near 400 River Street, police said.

At about 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, Transit Police responded to a call of a person who was hit by a train. The preliminary investigation indicated a man about 20 years old was hit by a train while he was on the westbound track on River Street.

The man was transported to a Boston hospital for emergency treatment. Police said they don't suspect foul play. The incident is under investigation.

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