NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
* 7500 Maple Avenue * Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
June 22, 2009 (8:25 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DC has changed the number to its call line for families and concerned citizens for Metro Accident information to 202-737-4404. Please do not use the number previously given and do not go to the accident scene.
At approximately 5:05 p.m. there was a major metro collision on the red line near the Takoma Park metro station between Takoma Park and Fort Totten. Metro is busing passengers around the incident and they are asking people to take alternate transportation if possible between Fort Totten and Takoma Park. There have been major injuries and one confirmed fatality. Metro Police, District of Columbia Police and Rescue are on the scene. Please turn on your television or radio for further information.
Posted by Plevy at June 22, 2009 08:32 PM