Metro News Release

For immediate release: July 6, 2012

Metro responding to derailment at West Hyattsville

 At approximately 4:45 p.m., an inbound Green Line train reported a derailment on approach to West Hyattsville Station.  At this time, there are no reported injuries.  Metro Transit Police and Prince George's Plaza Fire Department are on the scene evacuating approximately 55 passengers from the train.  

Green Line service is temporarily suspended between Fort Totten and Prince George's Plaza.  Shuttle buses are en route.

Updates will follow.

News release issued at 5:24 pm, July 6, 2012.