2 MBTA operators taken to hospital after wire comes down on B Line train

More than 100 feet of overhead catenary wire caught fire and went down on a Green Line train at the Boston College Yard on Sunday evening, disrupting regular service for several hours and sending two train operators to the hospital.

The Boston Fire Department and transit police responded to the scene around 5 p.m. and discovered approximately 110 feet of downed wire, with crews battlling flames for almost a half hour.

Two operators who were onboard the affected train were taken to a local hospital for smoke-related injuries. The MBTA wished them a speedy recovery in a statement and thanked Boston firefighters and transit police for their quick action and continued support on scene.

Shuttle service was being provided between Boston College and Babcock Street until the area could be deemed safe to resume rail service, according to the MBTA. Delays of about 25 minutes were reported early on.

Power was being turned off between Babcock and BC, and an emergency Power Department crew was enroute to assess the damage.

The delay cleared shortly before midnight.

The MBTA thanked riders for their patience following the service disruption on the B Branch.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.