LITTLETON, MASS. (WHDH) - Police are investigating after an MBTA commuter rail train struck a tractor-trailer in Littleton on Friday evening, officials said.
The collision happened in the area of King Street at Taylor Street, according to the Littleton Fire Department. The impact was so intense that it ripped off the back axels – eight tires and all.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to the hospital for evaluation, police said. There were no serious injuries reported.
There was also no damage to the train and Keolis said the less than 10 passengers on board were bused to their next stop.
Motorists were temporarily advised to avoid the area while crews towed the truck away.
The incident remains under investigation.
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