Man Struck, Killed By Train At Arlington Metro Station

Service was suspended at the Pentagon City station shortly before 11 a.m., according to Metro officials.

Apr 15, 2023 11:24 am EDT | Updated Apr 15, 2023 1:21 pm EDT

ARLINGTON, VA — A man was killed Saturday when he was hit by a train at the Pentagon City Metro Station in Arlington, according to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials and police.

According to Metro Transit Police, the man was struck inside a tunnel around 10:30 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said station cameras showed the man voluntarily walking onto the tracks before he was struck.

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Service was suspended at the station shortly after the incident, Metro officials tweeted shortly before 11 a.m.

Shortly before 1 p.m., Metro officials said trains were “single tracking between National Airport and Pentagon City” and riders should expect delays.

Arlington Fire & EMS responders were also on the scene.

No other details were immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.