Work Vehicle Hits Commuter Train at Metro Center Station in Washington D.C., Injuring 11
Quick Look
- A work vehicle collided with a Silver Line commuter train at Metro Center station in downtown Washington just after midnight on Wednesday, injuring 11 people.
- The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reported the stationary train was struck at the major transfer point.
- Injuries were not considered life-threatening.
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Why It Matters
Metro Center is a major transfer point in the Washington Metro rail system, serving the Red, Orange, Silver, and Blue lines. The station handles high volumes of commuter traffic daily.
A work vehicle hit a commuter train in downtown Washington early Wednesday, injuring 11 people, officials said. The stationary silver line train was struck just after midnight at the Metro Center station, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said in a social media post. The station is a major transfer point in the rail system. Metro said the injuries were not considered life-threatening, but it did not give details about the severity or types of injuries. Metro warned riders on Wednesday morning to expect delays throughout the system while the collision was investigated. Some trains were using just one track in the area.
Open Questions
- What type of work vehicle was involved
- Whether the work vehicle was operating normally
- Details on the severity of individual injuries
