Concord MBTA Crash
Concord car-MBTA Fitchburg Line crash injures driver, closes road, delays trains
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Concord Fire Department shared photos of the severely damaged vehicle from the crash.
The crash occurred near the Concord Commuter Rail station on Thoreau Street.
As of 4:40 p.m., Sudbury Road was closed between Grant Street and Thoreau Street due to the crash.
NBC Boston reported that at least one Fitchburg Line train was canceled and other trains were delayed due to the crash.
A car slammed into an MBTA Fitchburg Line commuter rail train in Concord, Massachusetts on Monday afternoon, sending the driver to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The collision happened around 4:30 p.m. at the Sudbury Road railroad crossing near Thoreau Street, according to Concord Bridge.
Photos shared by the Concord Fire Department showed a severely damaged vehicle with deployed airbags and a broken railroad crossing arm — signs of a serious impact. Sudbury Road was closed between Grant Street and Thoreau Street as police and fire crews worked the scene, urging drivers to avoid the area.
Driver Hospitalized After Train Strikes Car at Crossing
Paramedics transported the driver to a nearby hospital after the crash. MassLive reported that the injuries were non-life-threatening. No train passengers were reported hurt. Concord Bridge noted the train was pulling into a depot when the collision happened.
The Boston Globe reported that passengers on board the train were moved after the crash, though no details on their condition were provided. Police and fire crews remained on scene through the afternoon coordinating the response.
At Least One Train Canceled, Fitchburg Line Disrupted
The crash triggered immediate disruptions on the Fitchburg Line. Boston 25 News reported that at least one train was canceled and other trains were delayed following the incident. Commuters on the line faced an uncertain evening commute as the investigation stretched into the late afternoon.
The Fitchburg Line is a busy MBTA commuter rail route connecting Boston's North Station to cities west of the city. A collision at an active crossing near the Concord Commuter Rail station can ripple across the whole line's schedule.
Sudbury Road Closed as Crews Investigate the Scene
As of 4:40 p.m., Sudbury Road was shut down between Grant Street and Thoreau Street, according to Boston 25 News. Police asked drivers to find alternate routes while responders cleared the area and began their investigation into how the crash happened.
The crossing sits near the Concord Commuter Rail station on Thoreau Street — a well-traveled area. MassLive reported the story was still developing Monday afternoon, with local outlets continuing to update as new details emerged.
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