Developing: Someone was hit by a Metro train after officials believe they accidentally fell onto the tracks Friday afternoon in Northeast D.C.
The person fell onto the tracks at the Rhode Island Avenue station and was hit by a Red Line train at about noon, Metro said. Crews rescued the victim and rushed them to a hospital while conscious and breathing.
Metro said they believe the person accidentally fell and did not immediately provide additional information on the circumstances.
News4 images show a major emergency response.
Trains bypassed the station, ran on a single track with delays in both directions and later resumed regular service.
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