Person Hit by Train in Rockville; MARC Service Delayed

MARC trains running on the Brunswick Line were delayed Wednesday afternoon after a person was hit by an Amtrak train in Rockville, Maryland, police said.

A person was hit and killed by a train near Nebel Street and Randolph Road, behind the Target store, Montgomery County police said about 4:45 p.m. The person was not identified immediately.

Information was not released immediately on what occurred before the person was hit.

MARC train 875 was held temporarily at the Silver Spring station. All westbound trains on the Brunswick Line were held in Washington temporarily. Trains will operate at restricted speeds, MARC said on its website. Riders were advised to expect delays.

Metro will honor MARC tickets on the Brunswick Line, MARC said.

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