A toddler was struck and killed by a tram on the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland, Tuesday night.
The 2-year-old boy was crossing the boardwalk tram pad near Dorchester Street when he was struck by a southbound tram at 8:14 p.m., according to police. It wasn't immediately clear what led up to the crash.
Ocean City EMS pronounced him dead on the scene. Both tram conductors remained on the scene.
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"There are no words to convey the profound sadness we feel for the family and their unimaginable loss," Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said in a statement. "We are devastated and heartbroken. Ocean City is a tight-knit community, and we grieve together in times like these. We are committed to supporting the family and ensuring that everything possible is done to prevent such tragedies in the future."
The town of Ocean City has suspended all boardwalk tram services until further notice, officials said Wednesday morning.
The Ocean City Traffic Safety Unit is investigating what happened. They are asking anyone with information to contact PFC Panitch at bpanitch@oceancitymd.gov.
Anonymous tips can be left on their tip line at 410-520-5136, via email at crimetips@oceancitymd.gov, or by calling the police department directly at 410-723-6610. People are asked to reference case number 2024-00-3922 when contacting them.
The name of the boy was not immediately released.
This story is developing. Stay with NBC Washington for the latest.
