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Man Dies on MBTA Escalator; Family Blames Agency

5/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Steven McClusky died on March 9 after a February escalator accident at Davis Station, Massachusetts.
CCTV footage showed more than a dozen commuters walking past him as he struggled on the escalator.
An employee arrived more than 20 minutes after the incident and pressed the emergency stop button.
Paramedics performed CPR and rushed McClusky to Massachusetts General Hospital.
The family is demanding that the MBTA be held accountable for his death.

History

Historical Context

In 1982 a faulty escalator at Moscow’s Aviamotornaya station collapsed, killing eight and prompting early safety reviews. The 2014 Moscow Metro derailment that left 24 dead spurred sweeping reforms, including the removal of chief Ivan Besedin. Today, the MBTA Davis Station incident echoes those past failures, underscoring the need for rigorous inspection nationwide.

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Story summary

Steven McClusky died on March 9 after a February escalator accident at Davis Station, Massachusetts.
CCTV footage showed more than a dozen commuters walking past him as he struggled on the escalator.
An employee arrived more than 20 minutes after the incident and pressed the emergency stop button.
Paramedics performed CPR and rushed McClusky to Massachusetts General Hospital.
The family is demanding that the MBTA be held accountable for his death.

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