Person Struck at Anacostia Metro Station, Green Line Delayed

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Green line trains between Southern Avenue and Navy Yard were delayed Sunday due to a person being struck by a Metro train at the Anacostia Metro station, according to WMATA.

WMATA first reported delays at about 7:40 a.m. Trains were single tracking between Southern Avenue and Navy Yard stations, while bypassing the Anacostia Metro station, WMATA tweeted.

D.C. Fire and EMS were at the scene.

The victim reportedly did not survive being struck by the train. Their identity was not immediately released.

Service was initially suspended between Southern Avenue and Navy Yard Metro stations. Shuttle buses were running between the impacted Green Line stations.

Anacostia station reopened and shuttle service ended at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more updates.

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