Passengers evaluated by fire crews after MBTA Green Line train derails near Lechmere - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

By Bailey Allen

Passengers evaluated by fire crews after MBTA Green Line train derails near Lechmere - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - Passengers were removed from an MBTA Green Line train and evaluated for injuries after a derailment near the Lechmere station Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

At 5 p.m., the MBTA announced in an X post that shuttle buses were replacing train service between North Station and Medford/Tufts.

Several people were being evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to an X post from the Cambridge Fire Department.

Fire crews were in the process of disabling catenary power to the train, the department said at 5:19 p.m.

Passengers can also use the Route 87 bus for alternative service while trains are halted, the MBTA said.

No additional information was immediately available.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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