Toddler dies after being struck by tram on Ocean City Boardwalk
OCEAN CITY, Md. - 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 department said the tragic incident occurred around 8:14 p.m. when the child was crossing the Boardwalk tram pad.
A southbound tram struck the boy, and despite the efforts of Ocean City EMS personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Both tram conductors remained on-site following the collision.
The Ocean City Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the incident and has asked anyone with information to contact them.
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