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SUV Crashes Into MBTA Commuter Rail Train in Concord

Road and rail closures triggered by the crash have prompted a joint investigation into safety at the Sudbury Road crossing.

Overview

  • A black SUV struck a stopped MBTA Commuter Rail train near the Concord station on Sudbury Road, producing heavy front-end damage and scattered debris.
  • Emergency crews closed Sudbury Road between Thoreau and Grant streets and cleaned the scene after the collision.
  • One person in the vehicle was injured and expected to survive, Concord fire officials reported.
  • The MBTA canceled a Fitchburg Line train and delayed others as crews worked at the crossing, and visual footage showed deployed airbags and a dislodged crossing arm.
  • Local and MBTA investigators are examining the cause of the crash, which comes after a similar vehicle-on-track incident in Cohasset on Aug. 9 that has raised broader concerns about grade-crossing design and signage.