BOSTON — A falling wire came into contact with an out-of-service MBTA train, sending two people to the hospital.
The incident happened on the tracks in the Boston College Yard, around 5 p.m., Sunday, according to the MBTA.
A series of explosions can be heard in a video sent to Boston 25 News by a viewer. The falling wire caused a fire and electrical arcing, officials say.
The Boston Fire Department responded to the scene. The fire was out by 5:26 p.m., according to officials.
Two operators on the train were taken to a local hospital for smoke inhalation, where they were evaluated and released, according to the MBTA.
Power crews responded to the scene to make repairs to the wire. The B Branch wires were not damaged, according to officials.
Green Line B Branch service was delayed while repair work was being done. Regular service resumed shortly before 11:30 p.m., according to the MBTA.
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