Man dies after falling onto third rail at Park Street station

MBTA Transit Police do not suspect foul play, the department said in a statement.

Boston-08/17/2024 A man landed on the third rail in the pit at the Park Street T stop Saturday afternoon. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (Subway)

A man fell onto the tracks at the Park Street station and died Saturday, MBTA Transit Police said.

The man, who has not been publicly identified, fell onto the tracks at the station’s southbound platform about 12 a.m. Saturday, MBTA police said. The statement said the victim was “unsteady on his feet” and “stumbled” into the pit. He landed on the electrified third rail, according to the statement. Authorities say he died immediately at the scene.

Shuttle buses temporarily replaced Red Line service and all Green Line trains bypassed Park Street while authorities assessed and investigated the scene, MBTA social media said.

Red Line Update: Regular service between Harvard and Broadway has resumed after an earlier medical emergency at Park St. The Green Line also has resumed service to Park St. Shuttle buses have been phased out. https://t.co/aP9mqA6ACG

— MBTA (@MBTA) August 17, 2024

A preliminary investigation indicated the victim may have been impaired or intoxicated, the MBTA said. Foul play is not suspected, according to the authorities. A thorough investigation is underway, MBTA Transit Police said.

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