Metro News Release
For immediate release: May 29, 2012
Update: Metro employee seriously injured in rail yard
Update 2:25 p.m.
The Metro employee struck by a train at Shady Grove Yard today has suffered serious injuries and is being medivaced to a level-one trauma center.
Metro is conducting a safety stand-down at Shady Grove Yard, where employees are offered counseling and safety practices are reviewed.
The injured employee is a mechanic with more than 25 years of service.
Metro has launched an investigation into the incident. The NTSB and Tri-State Oversight Committee have been notified.
News release issued at 1:30 pm, May 29, 2012.