Two People Struck, Killed By Trains Hours Apart In DMV Region

One person was killed by a train after being struck on the tracks behind the Washington Times building in Northeast DC, officials say.

The fatal strike was reported behind the Washington Times building.
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Zak Failla

05/15/2024 5:03 p.m.

Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on May 15, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 3600 block of New York Avenue NE to investigate reports of a person who had been struck by a train.

At around 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, the agency confirmed that one person had been struck, and ultimately died from their injuries.

The fatal strike came hours after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train at the College Park Metro Station in Prince George's County.

Amtrak Police are investigating the incident in DC.

No details about the victim was provided by officials. Both fatal strikes remain under investigation.

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