Ocean City tram accident: Boardwalk tram service halted after 2-year-old killed in collision

Ocean City halts tram service after tragic collision claims toddler's life

Ocean City has suspended all boardwalk tram service after a deadly collision left a 2-year-old dead.

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City officials have suspended boardwalk tram services indefinitely following a tragic accident that claimed the life of a 2-year-old child.

Mayor Rick Meehan extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family. "Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for the family’s unimaginable loss," he said Wednesday in a statement. "Ocean City is a close-knit community, and we share in their grief. We are committed to supporting the family and taking all necessary measures to prevent such tragedies in the future."

2-year-old struck, killed by tram on Ocean City Boardwalk

A 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by an Ocean City tram on the Boardwalk near Dorchester Street on Tuesday evening, according to the Ocean City Police Department.

The incident occurred on August 20 around 8:14 p.m. near Dorchester Street.

Police say the child was crossing the tram pad when he was struck by a southbound tram. Emergency medical services pronounced the boy dead at the scene. Both tram conductors remained on-site following the accident.

The town is working closely with law enforcement and other authorities in the ongoing investigation.

Officials urge the community to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash. Authorities have yet to identify the child.

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Ocean City tram accident: Boardwalk tram service halted after 2-year-old killed in collision (Courtesy: Rudy Widmann)