Authorities identified the man as Jason Haywood, 45. Most (of the bodies) are young people, she told ERT. Three people were taken to UMASS Memorial Hospital. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after the pickup truck he was driving went through a gate This year was the first time the festival, which precedes Lent, was celebrated in full since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The driver is okay but the passengers are stranded.. The cause of the crash is under investigation. WHDH broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. The MBTA's safety department, along with state and federal oversight authorities, will also look into whether this was operator error or some kind of mechanical malfunction, and what caused the two trains to bump so violently. Human error is believed to be the cause of a deadly collision between a commuter train and a vehicle in Wilmington, according to the A person has been hit by an MBTA commuter rail train in Natick, according to the Natick Fire Department. More than 15 others were discharged after receiving treatment. The trolleys are on the same side of the track, and were headed away from downtown Boston at the time of the crash. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. WebFiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85 AP Bald eagle rescued at Mass. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed sorrow and wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured, his office said. A car and an MBTA train collided in Stoughton Greeces firefighting service said 57 people remained hospitalized late Wednesday, including six in intensive care. "There's a variety of possible causes, I really don't want to speculate," he said. WebThe train horns will still be heard for another few days, but the reversal is a major victory for sleep-deprived residents. Transportation Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned, saying he was stepping down as a basic indication of respect for the memory of the people who died so unfairly., Karamanlis said he had made every effort to improve a railway system that had been in a state that doesnt befit the 21st century., But, he added, When something this tragic happens, its impossible to continue as if nothing has happened.. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. It was the countrys deadliest rail crash on record. Pike Thursday morning. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. / CBS Boston. Expect delays in the area. More:Man is killed after being struck by commuter rail train in Natick. Our carriage didnt derail, but the ones in front did and were smashed, he said, visibly shaken. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The scene of the collision is close to the Stoughton Commuter Rail station. A man who was trying to ascertain the fate of his daughter, who was on the train, said he had a harrowing phone conversation with her before she was cut off. A person has been hit by an MBTA commuter rail train in Natick, according to the Natick Fire Department. Thursday's crash remains under investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, the MBTA Transit Police and the Massachusetts State Police. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Derek Gatopoulos in Athens and Patrick Quinn and David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this story. early Sunday, according to Spencer Fire and Emergency Services. After Customers Paid Large Deposits for Home Projects, Contractor Files for Bankruptcy, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of New Hampshire. He said windows shattered, showering riders with glass. Police said that the crash happened at the rail crossing at the intersection of Spring Street and Broad Street Thursday. (Copyright (c) 2022 Sunbeam Television. The blocked street near Stoughton Center is expected to be closed for several hours, according to the Stoughton Police Department. More:Man watches his car get destroyed after it gets stuck at Ashland rail crossing. BRIDGEWATER, MASS. All Stoughton Line trains will terminate/originate at Canton Center until further notice due to police activity in the Stoughton area. All Rights Reserved. Police Chief Cara Rossi said portions of the road around the crash scene were closed until early Friday morning. Unfortunately, our long-standing demands for staff hirings, better training and above all use of modern safety technology always end up in the wastepaper basket, it said in a statement. Firefighters said it happened near East Central Street. Larissas chief coroner, Roubini Leondari, said 43 bodies had been brought to her for examination and would require DNA identification as they were largely disfigured. The rail was delayed three and a half hours. The public may view the reports by going to WHDH.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. I can guarantee one thing: We will find out the causes of this tragedy, and we will do all thats in our power so that something like this never happens again, Mitsotakis said. Athens metro workers also called a 24-hour strike for Thursday, saying they face similar problems as railway employees. The incident occurred at 7:40 p.m. near the Main Street crossing. BRIDGEWATER, MASS. Three people were transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, firefighters said. Hellenic Train, which operates all of Greeces passenger and cargo trains, including those that collided, offered its heartfelt condolences to the victims families. While the track is double, both trains were traveling in opposite directions on the same line near the Vale of Tempe, a river valley about 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens. An Amtrak train collided with a truck on Monday, just south of the New Hampshire and Massachusetts state border, leading to an elderly man's @NBC10Boston pic.twitter.com/im5qFiDvDO, Comm Ave shut down after a collision on the @MBTA Green line. pic.twitter.com/Asbxq0xYmp. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The next thing you know, it got hit and then it spun around and hit the rail.. "That's a situation that should not happen.". (CBS/AP) Railroad maintenance equipment crashed into a freight train early Sunday, sending three workers to the hospital, officials said. February 20, 2022 / 3:33 PM 7 Bulfinch Place Wakefield police said they are assisting Transit police with a fatal Tell Hank: (855) 247-HANK. Both trains were heading westbound out of the city when one rear-ended the other around 6 p.m. "The trailing train collided with the train in front of it," said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. (CBS/AP) Railroad maintenance equipment crashed into a freight train early Sunday, sending three Keolis said the train's warning systems were functioning as intended The crash shut down the Worcester Commuter Line and a couple of streets for hours. A tent covers a pickup truck that was hit by Amtraks Downeaster train on Monday in Haverhill. The front of the Amtrak train was smashed, Ed Cash, who saw the damaged train, told 7NEWS. The union representing train workers announced a 24-hour strike for Thursday, while protests by left-wing groups broke out in Athens late Wednesday. All rights reserved. An 83-year old man died Monday when an Amtrak Downeaster train struck his vehicle at an intersection in Haverhill. The official also said that the railroad crossing system performed as expected. Transit police have since cleared the tracks for service. Boston, MA 02114 The public may view the reports by going to WHDH.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. All Rights Reserved. After Customers Paid Large Deposits for Home Projects, Contractor Files for Bankruptcy, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of New Hampshire. No other information was immediately available. Shuttle buses were replacing trolleys between Kenmore and Washington Street. They did not release the mans name or the reason for the arrest, but the stationmaster is responsible for rail traffic on that stretch of the tracks. More than 20 people were injured after two Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green Line trolleys were involved in a crash along Free Consultation 24/7 FREE CALL (800) 734-4134 HABLAMOS ESPANOL Its rare for a train passenger to suffer an injury from an accident. Many of the passengers were students returning to Thessaloniki from Carnival, but officials said but no detailed passenger list was available. SPENCER, Mass. The MBTA says 65-70 people were on board both trains. He used a bag to break the window of his car, the fourth, and escape. Despite the frosty relations between the two NATO members, Greeces leadership had called Erdogan last month following a massive earthquake that killed tens of thousands in Turkey. All rights reserved, FIRST ALERT: Latest on the Snow, Mix, Wind Coming Friday Night Into Saturday, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of New Hampshire: An NBC10 Boston Original. The speed limit for the trains is only 10 mph in the spot where the crash took place. The train had recently left the Framingham station. By COSTAS KANTOURIS and NICHOLAS PAPHITIS (Associated Press). One Amtrak says none of the 80 passengers on the train was injured. Commuter Rail service on the Stoughton Line was ending a stop early "until further notice.". Passengers travelling between Stoughton and Canton Center will be accommodated by a shuttle bus. 2023 www.metrowestdailynews.com. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Essen just north of Perkins Road. I peeked over and saw a car parked in front of the railroad tracks, Spiegel said. Investigators are still working on determining what caused the smash. An Amtrak train crashed into a tractor-trailer in Vermont on Monday. Man watches his car get destroyed after it gets stuck at Ashland rail crossing, Man is killed after being struck by commuter rail train in Natick, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. Spencer Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou broke off an official visit to Moldova to visit the scene, laying flowers beside the wreckage. Police said they received a report around 9 a.m. that a pedestrian had been struck by a train on MBTA property off Linebook Road. The government declared three days of national mourning from Wednesday, while flags flew at half-staff outside all European Commission buildings in Brussels. Eight rail employees were among the dead, including the two drivers of the freight train and the two drivers of the passenger train, according to Yannis Nitsas, president of the Greek Railroad Workers Union. The devastating aftermath of a train collision in northern Greece near Larissa, March 1, 2023. Condolences poured in from around the world, including neighboring Turkey, Greeces historic regional rival. WILMINGTON, Mass. The Downeaster service runs from Boston to Brunswick, Maine. The crash A car and an MBTA train collided in Stoughton Friday, causing minor injuries and blocking a street, police say. 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Check back for updates. More than 200 people who were unharmed or suffered minor injuries were taken by bus to Thessaloniki, 130 kilometers (80 miles) to the north. ), WHDH TV 7NEWS WLVI TV CW56 TEMPE, Greece (AP) Rescuers searched late into the night Wednesday for survivors amid the mangled, burned-out wrecks of two trains that collided in northern Greece, killing at least 43 people and crumpling carriages into twisted steel knots in the countrys deadliest rail crash. Shortly after 1.30pm local time, Amtrak confirmed Train 683 was still stopped south of Haverhill due to a vehicle incident. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, Serena Williams stepmom's debts continue to spiral amid crumbling home battle, 'Glaring error' left 'habitual liar' Alex Murdaugh 'boxed in' during trial, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life after disgraced lawyer guilty of murder, Murdaugh sentenced to LIFE in prison after being found guilty of double murder, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, A car was struck by an Amtrak train in Massachusetts on Monday afternoon, Emergency personnel were on the scene of the horrific smash.