Update:
The DA’s does not believe foul play is suspected in the death of man over the weekend on the Red Line. They are still investigating the tragic event.
MBTA officials have identified the victim as Robinson Lalin, 39, of Boston. Authorities haven’t said how Lalin became stuck in the train’s door.
Original Post:
BFD, BPD and Boston EMS responded to an emergency call to Broadway Station around 12:30am on Sunday.
A spokesperson for the MBTA confirmed to WHDH that a man suffered a fatal injury inside a Red Line tunnel overnight when his arm got stuck in the doors while a train was departing the station.
The man’s name has not been released.
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