Work Vehicle Strikes Stopped D.C. Metro Train At Metro Center, Injuring 11
A work vehicle struck a stopped D.C. Metro train at Metro Center on Wednesday, injuring 11 people.
The collision occurred at Metro Center station in downtown Washington, D.C., and officials said emergency crews responded to the scene. Authorities said an investigation was underway to determine how the work vehicle hit the stopped train.
Eleven people were reported injured; authorities have not released details on the severity of their injuries or whether anyone was hospitalized. The accident will likely prompt reviews of job-site safety rules and Metro procedures for work performed near active lines.
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đ Key Facts
- A work vehicle hit a stationary Silver Line Metro train at Metro Center just after midnight Wednesday
- Eleven people were injured, with no injuries initially described as life-threatening
- Washington Metro warned of delays and single-tracking during the morning commute while the crash was investigated
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April 22, 2026