A man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Gaithersburg Tuesday afternoon.
According to Montgomery County Police, the man was hit in the area of S. Summit Avenue and Wells Avenue at about 1:55 p.m.
Police said it's still not known why he was hit by the train. He died at the scene.
They aren't releasing his identity until family members have been notified.
Rail service had been between Germantown and Rockville while police investigated. The tracks have since reopened. Trains are single-tracking, but delays of 20 to 30 minutes are expected going into the evening rush.
According to Gaithersburg Police, residents and commuters should expect trains to go slower in the area. Expect 20-to 30-minute delays on the Brunswick line. Trains can proceed west of Rockville.
For more info, click over to the MTA's website.
This story is developing. Stay tuned for updates.
