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SILVER SPRING, Md. - A woman was seriously injured after being struck by a train in Silver Spring late Friday night, according to authorities.
What we know:
Montgomery County police and fire crews responded around 10:49 p.m. to the 8400 block of Colesville Road for a report of a pedestrian struck by a train.
Authorities said an adult woman was found with serious injuries and was being evaluated at the scene.
Officials later confirmed she was transported to an area hospital.
Investigation underway
Police have not released details about how the incident happened.
It’s unclear whether the woman was on or near the tracks when she was struck.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the woman’s condition beyond initial reports of serious injuries.
It’s also unclear whether any service disruptions or additional impacts occurred following the incident.
The Source: This article was written using information from Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.