The Baltimore City Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East Baltimore Street around 2 p.m. for reports that a civilian had been hit by a train and was trapped near the platform.
Firefighters quickly removed the man and began emergency treatment at the scene. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead by first responders.
His identity has not been released.
The incident shut down Metro SubwayLink service at Shot Tower as police began investigating the fatal strike.
The Maryland Transit Administration established a temporary bus bridge between Lexington Market and Johns Hopkins Hospital while service was suspended. Riders were warned to expect delays during the disruption.
Metro service was scheduled to resume around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Authorities have not said how the man came to be on the tracks.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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