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Ceiling Section Falls in MBTA's Winter Street Concourse After Heavy Rain

Officials blame water intrusion after heavy rain.

Overview

  • The collapse occurred Tuesday morning in the passageway between Park Street and Downtown Crossing, and no injuries were reported.
  • The MBTA attributed the failure to water intrusion following this week's storms, calling it water damage.
  • Structural inspectors and crews removed loose material and debris, and the agency’s director of engineering deemed the area safe.
  • The concourse remained open throughout the response, with service continuing through the corridor.
  • An eyewitness shared images from the scene shortly after 7:30 a.m., and the incident has renewed concern after a larger panel fell at Harvard station earlier this year.