Legislators moved thousands of new Democrats into her district, including minorities from Takoma Park and Silver Spring.

CNN: Incumbent Morella defeated in Maryland

The crash happened just before 5 p.m. on an above-ground track on the Red Line in the District of Columbia near the border with Takoma Park, Maryland.

CNN: Six killed in Washington-area Metro train collision

The crash - the worst in the 33 years of the Metro system - happened above ground between Fort Totten and Takoma at 1700 local time (2200 BST).

BBC: US train crash deaths confirmed