Man struck and killed by Red Line train

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A man was killed by a Red Line train at the Rockville station Saturday morning after he stepped into its path, according to officials.

An adult male “intentionally placed himself” in front of a train traveling north in the direction of the Shady Grove station, and was struck at 11:17 a.m., according to Metro spokesman Dan Stessel.

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