NTSB Advisory
National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
May 9, 2009

NTSB SENDING TEAM TO INVESTIGATE TROLLEY COLLISION IN BOSTON

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a go-team to investigate the collision of two trolleys on Boston's MBTA Green Line.

At approximately 7:19 pm (EDT) on Friday, a trolley struck another trolley from behind near the Government Center station in downtown Boston. Multiple injuries have been reported.

Senior Railroad Investigator Ted Turpin is the Investigator- in-Charge and will lead a team of eight.  NTSB Board Member Deborah A.P. Hersman is accompanying the team and will serve as the on-scene spokesman. Peter Knudson will accompany the team as press officer. 

NTSB Media Contacts:
Peter Knudson (in Boston) (202) 557-1350
peter.knudson@ntsb.gov
202-314-6100 (Washington)

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