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SECURITYJul 4 · 19:32 UTCWTOP DCTracy Johnke

Metrorail car derails near College Park, Md. with 11 on board

A Metrorail car derailed near College Park, Maryland, due to a rail heat kink caused by extreme heat. All 11 passengers were safely evacuated with no serious injuries, though one man was hospitalized for evaluation. Metro is investigating and has implemented safety measures, including reduced train speeds and track cooling experiments.

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