Man Struck And Killed By Red Line Train In Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE, MA — A man died after falling onto the tracks and being struck by an MBTA Red Line train early Monday morning, according to MBTA Transit Police.

The incident occurred at 12:50 a.m. on Oct. 26 at Central Square station. Transit Police told Patch the man appeared unsteady on his feet on the northbound platform before falling into the track area. He was subsequently struck by a train and pronounced dead from his injuries.

The man may have been sleeping inside the station before the incident, Transit Police told Patch. Police do not suspect foul play.

“On behalf of the Transit Police Department and the entire MBTA organization we offer our most heartfelt condolences to the decedent’s family and friends,” Transit Police told Patch. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”

The incident remains under investigation by Transit Police detectives and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office.

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