Person Pinned Under Train At DC Metro Station (Developing)

Officials confirmed that there was a person under a train outside a Metro station in Northeast DC.

The Rhode Island Avenue Metro station
Photo Credit: *Wikimedia Commons/Ben Schumin*

08/23/2023 11:24 a.m.

An alert was issued at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning regarding a person who was under a train at the Rhode Island Avenue Station.

According to Metro Transit Police, the preliminary investigation determined that a woman intentionally placed herself in the path of the train before she was struck.

Rescue efforts are underway.

This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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