What happened to the Silver Line train at Metro Center?

A work vehicle collided with the rear of the stationary Silver Line train just after midnight.

How many people were injured in the Metro train collision?

Eleven passengers on the Silver Line train sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

What are the current service impacts on other Metro lines?

Significant delays are expected on the Orange and Blue lines due to single-tracking between McPherson Square and Smithsonian stations.

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Metro Train Struck by Work Vehicle

22 Apr

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Summary

A work vehicle collided with a stationary Silver Line train.
Eleven passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Significant delays are expected on Orange and Blue lines.

A work vehicle collided with the rear of a stationary Silver Line Metro train just after midnight on Wednesday, injuring 11 of the 27 passengers on board. Emergency officials responded to the Metro Center station to assist the injured.

Metro officials confirmed that all 11 passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No Metro staff were seriously hurt in the incident.

Commuters should anticipate significant delays on the Orange and Blue lines in both directions, as trains will be single-tracking between McPherson Square and Smithsonian stations.

Silver Line service is currently restricted to operating between Ashburn and Clarendon. Riders traveling towards New Carrollton and Downtown Largo are advised to use the Orange Line.

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