Boston Train Operator Killed in Wreck

PlusBoston Train Operator Killed in WreckBoston Train Operator Killed in WreckThe Associated PressTwo above-ground trains derailed after a rear-end collision near a mass transit station in suburban Boston, injuring several passengers and killing he operator of one of the trains. (May 28)It was a frantic rescue operation that ended in tragedy late Wednesday. The operator of this Boston train died ---after a train she was driving slammed into the back of another commuter train and the two then derailed during rush hour. 24-year-old Terrese Edmond's body was still trapped in the wreckage hours after the crash. Investigators don't know what caused these two trains to collide....tangling into a twisted mess of metal and glass...A transit spokesman says a 2-car outbound Green Line trolley slammed into the rear of another 2-car train that was approaching the station.The first one was stopped at a red signal and was ready to proceed to the station when it was struck.About 10 passengers were injured--during the accident. Passenger trains in the Boston area are above ground----and travel on a rail system know as the "T."Local authorities expect a federal investigation. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[battousaiblade]

oh man i remember that incident

[ajpardi]

if an employee is operating a passenger or freight train and is distracted with what ever device and is caught operating while distracted they should be dismissed PERIOD! enough with the minimalizing....

[p28mg]

I am a local rider of the T i sat directly behind her that day but the stop beofre in newton CTR i moved back 5 seats due to the less crowding of train. Every day I rode the train I saw the cell phone on the dashboard

[aaaantct]

ass hole

[aaaantct]

that train operater was my cuz and baicacatule if u were here would u want people making rude comments about u and i am not trying to be rude i'm just saying if that were u

[Jeff4098]

witnesses said she was doing something on her cell and looking down at it.

[busoperator1]

DIE!

[busoperator1]

Investigators hoped the tests performed yesterday evening would shed light on why the second trolley was driving nearly four times faster than it should have been. There was also no word on reports Edmonds may have been seen by passengers talking on a cell phone prior to the crash.

The NTSB's investigation and final recommendations will likely take months to complete.

[busoperator1]

It appears the reason for the crash was a combination of human error and malfunctioning equipment. The first train was stalled by a trip-wire after the conductor failed to heed a stop light. Then it seems his train derailed.

[busoperator1]

You are really bright. thank you for those words. now why dont you come to philly, and Jump in front of a fast moving subway, and end your worthless existence!