HAVERHILL, MASS. (WHDH) - The MBTA conducted its annual Commuter Rail Evacuation Drill in Haverhill on Sunday morning at Bradford Station.
The drill allows T workers and first responders the opportunity to train for a real-life scenario where a crowded commuter rail train needs to be evacuated during a mass casualty event.
Officials say they try to make it as realistic as possible, with smoke and fire on the train and actors suffering from various serious injuries.
The hands-on training helps first responders focus on communications skills and problem-solving in real time.
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