# Minor Sustains Potential Third Rail Injury

> A young woman may have touched the third rail at Jackson Square MBTA stop.
- Title: Minor Sustains Potential Third Rail Injury · The Boston Globe
- Summary: A young woman may have touched the third rail at Jackson Square MBTA stop. A young woman was transported to hospital after possibly touching the third rail…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/07/metro/minor-sustains-potential-third-rail-injury-jackson-square-mbta-stop
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## Incident at Jackson Square
A young female may have come into contact with the third rail at the Jackson Square MBTA stop Saturday morning.
## Patient Condition
The minor was conscious and alert when she was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
## Investigation Status
The MBTA is investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
## Key takeaway

A young woman was transported to hospital after possibly touching the third rail at Jackson Square MBTA stop.