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Woman Killed After Being Hit By MBTA Orange Line Train; Severe Delays Reported

A woman is dead after being hit by an Orange Line train at the Ruggles MBTA station.

MBTA transit police say a woman, whose name has not been released, was trespassing on the right of way Orange Line southbound side around 12:30 p.m. when she was hit by the train.

She died from her injuries on the scene.

Officials say shuttle buses are replacing service between Ruggles and Back Bay.

Foul play is not suspected, but the investigation is ongoing.

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