MBTA Orange Line Train Overheats, Fills Station With Smoke

BOSTON (CBS) -- A disabled MBTA Orange Line train filled a station with smoke Tuesday morning, forcing riders out and causing delays during the middle of the morning commute.

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MBTA officials said the train's motor overheated, and the train has been taken out of service.

A video taken by an Orange Line rider showed smoke coming from the disabled train as passengers exited at State Street.

The MBTA later said that regular service resumed.

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