Woman trapped by Boston subway train says ‘I can’t afford an ambulance’

Injured woman reportedly begged bystanders not to call 911 despite ‘twisted and bloody’ leg

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A woman whose leg became pinned between a train and the platform at a Boston subway station reportedly begged fellow passengers not to call emergency services because she could not afford an ambulance.

The incident occurred at the Massachusetts Avenue station during the Friday rush hour, USA Today reports.

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