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Man Fatally Struck by MBTA Commuter Rail in Haverhill After Entering Tracks, Police Say

A joint MBTA Transit Police–Essex County DA probe is underway.

Overview

  • Transit Police said an adult man intentionally entered the railroad right of way before he was hit and killed.
  • Officials reported the collision at about 6:11 a.m. near the Cross Street crossing by Bradford in Haverhill.
  • The man was pronounced dead at the scene and authorities have not released his name.
  • MBTA alerts directed Haverhill Line trains to terminate and originate at Lawrence, canceled Train 1216, and warned of significant delays, including one of up to 50 minutes.
  • Service largely returned to normal around 8:30 a.m., though residual delays persisted, and video showed a train stopped near Cross Road with investigators present.