Authorities said a train fatally struck a trespasser who was walking in the tunnel between the North Bethesda and Grosvenor-Strathmore stations on Saturday.
County fire and rescue personnel helped rescue passengers aboard the train, according to Metro Transit Police. They were relocated onto a rescue train, according to County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.
A couple of people were evaluated for injuries.
Featured photo courtesy Pete Piringer
We are currently working with @mcfrs to rescue customers aboard an incident train that struck a trespasser walking in the tunnel at N.Bethesda. Recovery effort will follow once customers are brought to the platform. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) January 26, 2025
Update – Metro tracks between Grosvenor Metro Station and North Bethesda Station, person (struck) located on tracks with traumatic injury, did not survive, otherwise, passengers on stopped train are being relocated/evacuated onto a rescue train, no injuries reported on train https://t.co/UtyNdi7qaX pic.twitter.com/PREbC1CY9M
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 26, 2025
