A corroded ceiling panel fell from the MBTA's Harvard Square station platform around 7:30 a.m., but fortunately, no injuries occurred. Following a similar incident two years prior, the agency reassured that this was being taken seriously with investigations underway. The panel showed visible corrosion, and similar panels are set for removal. Visual inspections are conducted regularly, with a comprehensive inspection done last summer. The MBTA emphasized the safety of customers and employees as their top priority and ensured Red Line services were not disrupted due to this incident.
The MBTA confirmed that an early morning incident involved a corroded ceiling panel falling at the Harvard Square Red Line station, invoking safety investigations.
Images shared on social media illustrated the fallen ceiling panel, which displayed signs of corrosion, emphasizing the need for ongoing inspections and maintenance.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and the MBTA reassured that Red Line service remained unaffected while they planned the removal of similar panels.
This incident echoes a previous occurrence two years prior, where a ceiling panel fell narrowly missing a rider, prompting immediate safety concerns.
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