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Person Fatally Struck by Train at Pentagon City Station, Causing Blue Line Delays

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A man was struck and killed by a Metro train at the Pentagon City station on Saturday, WMATA says.

The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. and caused services delays along the Blue Line, according to the Metro Transit Police.

The man died at the scene. His identity was not immediately released.

Cameras at the Pentagon City station show a man going onto the tracks and walking into the tunnel, police said.

Trains were single tracking between National Airport and Pentagon City stations.

Trains leaving Franconia and Huntington stations turned for service at National Airport, while trains from Largo and New Carrolton stations turned back at Pentagon station, according to Metro.

Shuttle buses were running every 15 to 20 minutes between Pentagon, Pentagon City and Crystal City stations.

Normal service resumed along the Blue Line at 6 p.m.

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

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