Wire falls on MBTA train causing fire, sends two to hospital

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…

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