A Maryland Rail Commuter service train at Union Station in Washington was struck by a MARC locomotive yesterday morning, injuring a dozen passengers.
Twelve passengers were evaluated by emergency medical crews, and seven were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, said Alan Etter, spokesman for the District of Columbia Fire Department.
Amtrak spokeswoman Tracy Connell said passengers on MARC Penn Line Train 419 were disembarking on the upper level when the train was struck by the locomotive about 10 a.m. She said the MARC train and locomotive, while owned by the Maryland Transit Administration, were operated by Amtrak crews.
The locomotive was trying to couple with the parked train, Connell said. The impact derailed one set of wheels on a car of the parked train, she said.