POINT OF ROCKS, Md. — A person was struck by a freight train carrying vehicles Thursday morning in Frederick County, Maryland State Police said.
A woman was struck by a freight train just before 8 a.m. near the Point of Rocks Station, police said. Troopers were called to the scene to investigate.
An investigation into the incident revealed that the victim, identified as 36-year-old Natalie Green of Waterford, Va., was crossing the pedestrian walkway to get to the platform when she was struck by a freight train, police said. The conductor and engineer told investigators that they sounded a signal before the incident. Officials were able to determine that they did with statements from witnesses nearby, police said.
Green was flown to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for treatment. Her condition and the extent of injuries is not known at this time.
The Maryland Transit Association said they held MARC Brunswick Line Train 880 that departed at 7:45 a.m. west of Point of Rocks due to the police activity. At around 8:50 a.m. MTA said that the MARC Brunswick Line Train 880 was canceled Thursday due to the ongoing police activity.
The train line has since been closed at this time. All other lines are open as the investigation continues.
The Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack and Aviation responded to the scene. CSX Police and management were also at the scene to help with the investigation.