Person Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Pulled From Charles River in Waltham

WALTHAM, MASS. — A person suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after being pulled from the Charles River near the Moody Street Bridge in Waltham, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Authorities said state police responded after receiving a request for assistance from Waltham police regarding a report of someone who had jumped from the Moody Street Bridge.

The individual was pulled from the water and found to have life-threatening injuries.

Emergency responders transported the person to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for medical treatment.

Police have not released the individual’s identity or provided additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The situation was reported Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Further details have not yet been released.

This is a developing story. Plimoth Today will provide updates as additional information becomes available.