Woburn, MA- Serious Train Accident 1-9-07

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Date: 1-9-07

Time: 1400hrs (Approx)

Location: Lowell Line Northbound, in area of Anderson Station/Salem Street

Departments: Woburn FD, Action Ambulance, Woburn PD, MBTA PD

Description: MBTA Boston-bound commuter train struck a MBTA "Petibone speed swing" (specific type of railway maintenance vehicle) that was on the tracks. Two workers were killed, and one other is seriously injured. No serious injuries to train passengers or train operator.

Links: http://cbs4boston.com/topstories/local_story_009135028.html

Writer: x635

Edited January 9, 2007 by x635