WASHINGTON — Metro's Red Line service was temporarily suspended between Fort Totten and NoMa-Gallaudet stations after a person was struck by a train Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Metro Transit Police Department, 115 people were aboard the train when a person was struck between the Brookland and Rhode Island Avenue stations shortly before 5 p.m.
Shuttle buses were available to customers impacted by the service suspension. Customers were encouraged to bypass that section of the Red Line by taking Green Line service to or from Fort Totten if possible.
At 10:15 p.m., WMATA said in a tweet that normal Red Line service had been restored.
The 115 passengers were evacuated to the Rhode Island Ave. platform following the collision.
There is no word on the condition of the person who was hit by the train at this time, however, DC Fire and EMS has designated this a recovery rather than a rescue.
The Chief of the D.C. Guardian Angels says it's time the Metro transit system considers enhanced weapon detection technology.
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