Vehicle on tracks causes commuter train emergency stop, Avon MA
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TrafficA vehicle was on the train tracks near East Spring Street in Avon after the gates closed, forcing a commuter train to use emergency brakes. The vehicle fled the scene. The train is back in service and the gate will be inspected.
Audio|Heard on: MBTA Transit Police
Listen to dispatch call
00:27
Transcript:
00:00
Ma'am, I'll have to take it to near East Spring Street in Avon, close call with the commuter rail train that used emergency brakes to not strike a motor vehicle that was on the right-of-way after the gates closed.
00:14
Motor vehicle fled and the train is back in service.
00:21
There is stop protection in place until the crew can inspect the gate and just head down there.
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Location mentioned:
E Spring St, Avon, MA 02322
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