A woman who apparently was using a motorized wheelchair fell onto the train tracks at the Suitland Metro station Thursday and was rescued, Metro says.
The woman accidentally fell off the platform, Metro said. A bystander alerted the station manager, one source told News4. Then, trains were directed to single-track, Metro spokeswoman Ian Janette said.
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Metro Transit Police and Prince George's Fire arrived about 6:15 a.m. and pulled the woman from the tracks. She was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
It's unclear why or how the woman fell onto the tracks.
Such a fall is dangerous not only due to oncoming trains, but because the third rail on Metro tracks is charged with electricity.
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Trains have since resumed normal service at Suitland.
Tune into News4 at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. for more on this developing story.
