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1 killed after being struck by Amtrak train in Bowie

One person is dead after being struck by an Amtrak train near Bowie, Maryland, Monday night.

Two people were trespassing on the tracks around 9:45 p.m. when one of them was struck, Amtrak said.

No injuries were reported among the crew or passengers on the train. Passengers were transferred to another Amtrak train to continue to their destination.

Amtrak and MARC services were disrupted around Bowie for several hours. Just after 2:30 a.m., MARC issued a statement saying the Penn Line train had departed Bowie State Station, but operated at a reduced speed as it passed the scene of the incident.

Amtrak and the Prince George’s County police departments are working together to investigate the incident.

Prince George’s County public safety workers distribute holiday food packages

Volunteers with five public safety agencies in Prince George's County, Maryland, packed and distributed holiday food packages for families and seniors across the county on Monday. Members of the police department, fire department, sheriff's office, Department of Corrections and Homeland Security gathered outside the St. Joseph fire station to participate in the Bill Milligan Food Basket Program, which distributes 2,500 packages.
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