Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County

Two people riding ATVs on the tracks in Baltimore County suffered critical injuries after being struck by an Amtrak train on Sunday night, police say.

The two were reportedly riding the ATV on the tracks when they were struck.
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Zak Failla

09/16/2024 10:33 a.m.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, first responders from White Marsh were called to Schafer's Lane and CSX Railway 21237 to probe a crash involving an four-wheeler and Amtrak train.

According to the Baltimore County Police Department the riders were on the tracks at the time they were struck.

Two people reportedly were pronounced dead at the scene.

The train was reportedly heading from New York City to Roanoke in Virginia when the strike was reported.

There were no injuries to any crew members or anyone on the train, which was delayed as the crash was investigated and scene cleared.

The incident remains under investigation.

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