11 hurt after work vehicle crashes with commuter train in Washington DC

22 Apr 2026 • 8:21 PM MYT
The Independent
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11 hurt after work vehicle crashes with commuter train in Washington DC

  • Eleven people were injured after a work vehicle struck a stationary Silver Line commuter train at the Metro Center station in downtown Washington.
  • The incident occurred just after midnight on Wednesday, with all injuries reported as non-life-threatening.
  • The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) confirmed the collision and is investigating the cause.
  • Metro has advised passengers to anticipate system-wide delays throughout Wednesday morning due to the incident.
  • Some trains in the affected area are currently operating on a single track as the investigation continues.

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