MARC train hits dump truck in Montgomery Co. [View all]

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This happened on the Baltimore and Ohio main line to Cumberland. It has Amtrak traffic (the Capitol Limited), commuter traffic (such as this MARC train), and freight traffic.

MARC train hits dump truck in Montgomery Co.

By WTOP Staff
July 20, 2015 5:11 pm



A MARC train struck a truck in Montgomery County Monday. (Courtesy Montgomery County Police)

WASHINGTON — A MARC passenger train struck a truck in Montgomery County Monday afternoon causing its Brunswick Line to be suspended for the evening commute.

A MARC train struck a train maintenance vehicle around 4:45 p.m. near the intersection of Seminary Road and Forest Glen Road in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County police.

Police say were 600 people on board when the crash occurred. No injuries have been reported.

All of MARC’s Brunswick Line service is suspended with no estimated time of restoration.

WTOP has a reporter headed to the scene. Follow WTOP’s traffic page for updates.

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EAT, Tuesday, 10:20 am.: From Trainorders: MARC train hits MARC truck, Brunswick Line shut down