Multiple Injuries after Maintenance Vehicles Collide on Train Tracks in Norwood

Two rail road maintenance vehicles collided on the northbound MBTA Commuter Rail tracks in the area of Hill Street near Norwood Depot, prompting a response by Norwood Fire and Norwood Police at 8:44 a.m. on Monday morning, November 2, according to statements made by Norwood Fire Department and Norwood Firefighters Local 1631. 

In a Facebook post, Local 1631 said that responders encountered "multiple injured workers" and six workers were transported to area hospitals with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Along with a response to the incident by Norwood Fire and Police, mutual aid was provided by  surrounding towns. Walpole provided two ambulances, Westwood provided one ambulance, and Canton provided an ambulance following a 911 call from a rail worker, said Norwood Fire Department.

The Dedham Fire Department provided station coverage, while Westwood Fire provided mutual aid at the scene.

The MBTA Transit Police Department is investigating the crash.

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