There are major delays on the Silver Line this morning after a teenage girl apparently jumped in front of a Metro train at DC’s Eastern Market station.
Orange, Blue and Silver line trains are single-tracking between Eastern Market and Federal Center SW due what Metro is calling “a medical emergency” at the station.
As of 8:45 a.m., Silver Line trains operating are operating between Wiehle-Reston East and Ballston only and not entering the District.  Metro advises using Orange/Blue Lines from other stations.
Eastern Mkt: A teenage female intentionally jumped onto track in front of train. Fortunately, train able to stop. No visible injury. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) March 24, 2016
Witnessed young girl jump in front of @wmata train at Eastern Market station. Train hit her but very slowly. Police on scene. — Amanda Waldron (@AmandaWaldron1) March 24, 2016
Metro train/Reston Now file photo
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