Lithium-Ion Batteries Blamed in Boston Firefighter Death
Two investigations are ongoing into the May 23 death of Rescue Company 2 firefighter Robert T. "BK" Kilduff Jr. in Dorchester.
Boston Accidents News
In Boston, accidents news means fire and emergency responses, weather-related incidents, infrastructure failures, structural collapses and rescue operations. Reporting centers on incidents where no criminal intent is suspected.
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October 21, 2026
Commuter Train Clips Construction Lift at Landsdowne StationA train struck a lift near Harry Agganis Way, resulting in minor damage but no injuries to the contractor on board.
October 21, 2026
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in DorchesterA woman was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Boston.
October 20, 2026
Car Crashes Into Jamaica Plain HomeA vehicle collision caused property damage on Glen Road, but no residents were injured.
October 14, 2026
Driver Died After Head-On Collision in BostonA 48-year-old Uber driver was killed when a sedan crossed the median on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain.
October 13, 2026
Body Discovered Near Boston's New England AquariumAuthorities responded to a report of a body found in the water at 63 Long Wharf on Tuesday morning.
October 12, 2026
Man Died Following Contact With Red Line Third RailA man was discovered dead on the tracks near the Neponset River in Dorchester late Friday night.
October 11, 2026
Person Died in Boston Arborway Vehicle CrashA fatal vehicle rollover on the Arborway in Boston led to a total closure of the road in both directions.
October 8, 2026
Person Died During Medical Emergency on MBTA LineA passenger died on the MBTA Green Line B Branch, prompting temporary shuttle service adjustments.
October 6, 2026
Tractor-Trailer Struck Utility Pole in AllstonA tractor-trailer collided with a utility pole in Allston, resulting in local power outages.
October 5, 2026
Moped Driver Injured in Boston Campus CollisionA food delivery driver was hospitalized following a crash with a Ford Maverick near the Boston University campus.
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Boston reporting spans structural failures, emergency responses to natural events, transportation mishaps and accidents on construction sites. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where emergency crews operate. Steep topography and aging infrastructure create unique patterns for how these events unfold in the city. Public safety response and the investigation into the cause of a failure are the two factors that recur in nearly every story.