(Updated at 3:20 p.m.) A man is now in critical condition after first responders say he jumped in front of a train at the East Falls Church Metro station.
Metro Transit Police believe the person was struck by a train after jumping on the track intentionally. Rescuers have since rushed him to a local hospital after removing him from under the train.
Orange and Silver line trains are single-tracking between the East Falls Church station and Ballston, and Metro is warning riders to expect delays in both directions.
ACFD and @ffxfirerescue units on scene investigating. https://t.co/Rjgvwbx1rl
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) June 13, 2018
#Update: patient has been extricated and transported to local trauma center in in critical condition
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) June 13, 2018
Orange/Silver Line trains are single tracking btwn East Falls Church & Ballston due to a person struck by train. Some trains will not service these stations to avoid congestion. Please listen for announcements. #wmata
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) June 13, 2018
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