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Man dies after stepping onto Red Line tracks at South Station

One person died in the incident, MBTA says.

Boston, MA - 2/29/2024: An MBTA Red Line train crosses the Longfellow Bridge in Boston, MA on February 29, 2024. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)

By Eva Levin

July 24, 2024

The Red Line experienced severe delays Wednesday night after an apparent suicide at South Station.

Around 6 p.m., the MBTA announced delays of around 30 minutes due to a “medical emergency” at South Station. Shortly after, they extended shuttle bus service to replace trains between the Kendall and JFK/UMass stops.

Red Line: Delays of about 30 minutes due to a medical emergency at South Station. Trains may stand by at stations.
— MBTA (@MBTA) July 24, 2024

A man intentionally stepped onto the tracks at the outbound Red Line platform in South Station, Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said in a statement to Boston.com. Sullivan confirmed the man died due to the injuries he sustained.

“On behalf of the transit Police Department and the entire MBTA organization we offer our most sincere condolences” to those close to the deceased, Sullivan said.

Regular train service resumed and shuttle buses were phased out around 8:30 p.m., according to MBTA social media updates.

Red Line Update: Regular service has resumed between Kendall and JFK/UMass. Shuttle buses are being phased out. https://t.co/OL1NVy84mh
— MBTA (@MBTA) July 24, 2024