Breaking News: Work Vehicle Collides with Silver Line Train at D.C.'s Metro Center, Multiple Injuries Reported
An incident occurred at D.C.'s Metro Center early Wednesday morning, resulting in multiple injuries to riders when a work vehicle collided with a Silver Line train just before the end of service. The train was stationary at the station when the work vehicle struck the rear car, with 27 customers on board at the time. Eleven individuals reported non-life-threatening injuries, while Metro personnel escaped serious harm. Passengers without injuries were transferred to another train heading towards Downtown Largo, as the affected train was the last Silver Line service of the night. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by Metro officials, and potential impacts on morning service are yet to be determined. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.