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The man was trespassing on the Neponset River Bridge when the incident occurred, officials said.
A man died after coming into contact with the third rail on the Red Line Sunday night, police said.
Before midnight Sunday, a man came into contact with the electrified third rail while trespassing near the Neponset River Bridge, MBTA Transit Police said.
The male, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead, Transit Police said.
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MBTA to further evaluate platform barriers after 19-year-old dies from falling on third rail
“On behalf of the Transit Police and the entire MBTA organization we offer our most sincere condolences to the decedent’s family and friends,” MBTA Transit Police said in a statement.
On Aug. 30, a 19-year-old died after falling onto the electrified third rail at the Forest Hills T station while trying to help his girlfriend, who had fallen onto the tracks. The MBTA is evaluating whether to install protective platform barriers at certain stations to prevent similar incidents.
An investigation into Sunday’s incident is ongoing, although foul play is not suspected, officials said.
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