Maryland

Teen Struck by MARC Train in Prince George's County in Critical Condition

A MARC train struck a teenage boy in Laurel, Maryland, during the Monday evening rush, suspending service for a short time on the Camden Line, authorities say.

Prince George's County Fire and EMS said about 5:30 p.m. that the teen was struck and was under the train when they got to the scene near Bowie Road and Lafayette Avenue.

A medivac flew him to a trauma center and he has life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

The Maryland Transit Administration said at 6:30 p.m. that Camden Line service was resuming and both tracks in the area were back open.

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