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'Surfing' on top of Metro train leads to a deadly accident
I don't know about "accident." "Incident" maybe.
‘Surfing’ on top of Metro train leads to a deadly accident
Luke Lukert | llukert@wtop.com
June 26, 2023, 9:57 AM
What is ‘subway surfing’? While the viral trend may conjure images of fun times, it has deadly consequences — and Metro’s general manager is asking people to stop.
A person was struck and killed by a Red Line train between Rhode Island Ave and Brookland just after 5 p.m. on June 20. The general manager of the D.C. transit agency, Randy Clarke, confirmed to NBC Washington that person was actually surfing.
“We had an individual that trespassed outside of the train and had a tragic incident,” Clarke said Sunday. ... The 115 passengers were evacuated from the train as crews recovered the body.
Subway surfing is a TikTok trend where people climb out of the train, get on top and ride it as a stunt. The videos are getting millions of views.
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Luke Lukert
Since joining WTOP Luke Lukert has held just about every job in the newsroom from producer to web writer and now he works as a full-time reporter. He is an avid fan of UGA football. Go Dawgs!
llukert@wtop.com
Luke Lukert | llukert@wtop.com
June 26, 2023, 9:57 AM
What is ‘subway surfing’? While the viral trend may conjure images of fun times, it has deadly consequences — and Metro’s general manager is asking people to stop.
A person was struck and killed by a Red Line train between Rhode Island Ave and Brookland just after 5 p.m. on June 20. The general manager of the D.C. transit agency, Randy Clarke, confirmed to NBC Washington that person was actually surfing.
“We had an individual that trespassed outside of the train and had a tragic incident,” Clarke said Sunday. ... The 115 passengers were evacuated from the train as crews recovered the body.
Subway surfing is a TikTok trend where people climb out of the train, get on top and ride it as a stunt. The videos are getting millions of views.
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Luke Lukert
Since joining WTOP Luke Lukert has held just about every job in the newsroom from producer to web writer and now he works as a full-time reporter. He is an avid fan of UGA football. Go Dawgs!
llukert@wtop.com
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