BOWIE, Md. — At least one person is dead after a train struck two people on tracks south of the Bowie State Marc Station late Monday night.
According to a release from Amtrak, two people were trespassing on the tracks around 9:45 p.m. when they "came into contact" with Acela train 2171.
Prince George's County Police tweeted about the incident late Monday night, stating they were conducting a death investigation at 11th Street and Chestnut Avenue in Bowie after a southbound train struck and killed one person.
The condition of the second person reportedly on the tracks at the time of the collision is unclear at this time. No detailed information on the victim or victims have been released.
Amtrak said there were no injuries to the crew or passengers onboard the train. The passengers of Acela 2171 were transferred to another Amtrak train to continue to their destination.
Train traffic has been affected by the investigation, with at least one Amtrak train delayed approximately 3.5 hours overnight. Marc Penn Line trains have also been held up overnight by the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
