Metro: Deer Struck By Train in Alexandria This Evening

A blue line metro train hit a deer near Van Dorn Street this evening in Alexandria, Virginia according to WMATA. Metro announced outbound delays to Largo Town Center.

Blue Line: Expect residual delays to Largo Town Center due to a deer struck by a train outside Van Dorn Street.

— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) January 13, 2017

Metro had the tracks cleared some 40 minutes later.

Blue Line: Normal service has resumed outside Van Dorn Street.

— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) January 13, 2017