Amtrak service delayed after person hit, killed by train in DC

Makea Luzader

May 15, 2024 at 5:44 PM·1 min read

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Officials said that one person died after being hit by a MARC train on Wednesday. Amtrak service out of D.C. was disrupted as a result.

DC Fire and EMS said that crews were called to the 3600 block of New York Ave. NE after Amtrak said a train had hit a person. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded as well and said that the person died.

Person hit, killed by train at College Park Metro station; delays on Green Line

Amtrak held trains in the Washington, D.C. area starting around 4:30 p.m. and told commuters to expect “lengthy delays.”

In an update just after 5:10 p.m., Amtrak said that one track was reopened. There were ongoing delays of around 30 to 45 minutes as the investigation continued.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to DC News Now | Washington, DC.

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