Man dies after coming into contact with third rail on MBTA Red Line, police say

An investigation is underway after the death of a man who came into contact with the electrified third rail along the MBTA Red Line, authorities announced Monday morning.

The man was trespassing on the right-of-way when he contacted the third rail, Transit Police Department Superintendent Richard Sullivan said. He was pronounced dead.

Officials stressed that the incident was not related to MBTA work…

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