Watch: Passengers jump out through windows as train catches fire while crossing river near Boston
One passenger reportedly jumped into the river from the bridge.
Several passengers climbed out of windows when a Boston-area public transit train caught fire during the Thursday morning commute, officials said.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 21, 2022
The fire is the latest in a string of dangerous problems with the troubled system. https://t.co/MODZ7koCIJ pic.twitter.com/iJKYM2muYs
Passengers on an MBTA commuter train near Boston, MA, rushed to escape from several cars after fire and smoke quickly spread through the train.
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) July 22, 2022
No injuries were reported from the 200 people who evacuated. pic.twitter.com/LXN1mIXaVN
NEW: Video shows Boston’s Orange Line riders jumping out of windows after a train car caught on fire over the Mystic River. The MBTA says a person even jumped from the bridge into the water. pic.twitter.com/2qgNpHKr9Z
— Joshua Jered (@Joshuajered) July 21, 2022