Thunderstorm drives tree branch through trolley window, injuring 3

By Ron Newman - 6/17/08 - 9:08 am

That big thunderstorm this morning pushed a tree branch through the windshield of a Mattapan trolley, injuring the driver and two passengers.

(Thanks to CharlieBlog for noticing this story on Channel 7's website.)

Comments

Thanks, Ron

By Suldog - 6/17/08 - 9:52 am

As you know, I'm a big fan of that little trolley line. Any news concerning it interests me.

That must have been one hell of a big branch, and one hell of a strong wind.

Suldog
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why was the train running at 1:15 AM?

By anon (not verified) - 6/17/08 - 10:33 am

Seemed odd that there were passengers on a train at 1:15 AM... what's with that? New extended summer hours?

Don't be silly

By Gareth - 6/17/08 - 10:35 am

That was the 7:55, slightly delayed.

Last train tends to run

By stephencaldwell - 6/17/08 - 10:52 am

Last train tends to run fairly late because they wait for other last trains.

As stated, the Mattapan

By anon (not verified) - 6/17/08 - 12:53 pm

As stated, the Mattapan train waits for the last Ashmont train. The last Ashmont train waits at Park for the last Green train.

Thus, all lines have a last train starting its trip around 1am in one direction.

the terrifying part of that story, for a daily trolley rider...

By Lissa Harris (not verified) - 6/17/08 - 2:58 pm

"Both passengers were taken to Carney Hospital."

Indeed

By Suldog - 6/17/08 - 3:24 pm

It remains to be seen if they ever get home.

(Sorry. I shouldn't be making fun of people's injuries, but the Carney is too easy a target.)