2 MBTA passengers plummet onto tracks when orange line train doors open before reaching platform

MBTA riders noted an Orange Line train came to a sudden stop Wednesday then opened its doors to a track area with no platform underneath sending two passengers who got off the train on their own onto the tracks The MBTA commented the train came to a stop at approximately p m before it reached the platform at the Roxbury Moving across station It revealed that s when two people got off the train and walked into the track area Jay Mullins reported he was headed home from work on the train when he witnessed the doors open with no platform underneath When the door opened it just opened to like a foot drop reported Mullins They should definitely look into that because doors shouldn t be opening before the platform They shouldn t be opening like that Sky HD flew over the scene capturing first responders who Mullins announced remained in the area for about two hours We certainly see them take the guy away on a stretcher and I couldn t tell if he was alive or dead declared Mullins Transit police noted the man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Another person was also involved but was not hurt Mullins mentioned he s just grateful everyone is okay I would not have needed to fall off that platform he reported It was at least feet right on the cement so I m glad he s okay The MBTA explained the train eventually proceeded to Roxbury Traveling where all remaining passengers got off safely The train was removed from institution after the happening and sent for an inspection Preliminary results ruled out a mechanical issue or an issue with the train itself according to the MBTA The happening caused several delays in the area with riders directed to use the Green Line downtown Shuttle buses were dispatched to accommodate riders between Forest Hills and Back Bay and were phased out around p m The MBTA stated it apologizes to rider s affected by the function disruption The MBTA s Safety organization is reviewing