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mahatmakanejeeves

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 07:33 AM 10 hrs ago

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

Pablo Rouco | pablo.rouco@wtop.com
April 22, 2026, 6:18 AM

If you’re riding Metro, expect delays Wednesday after an overnight crash left more than 10 people injured.

It happened shortly after midnight at the Metro Center station. According to the transit system, a work vehicle on the Silver Line made contact with a stationary train.

Eleven people reportedly had non-life-threatening injuries.

7News reporter Lianna Golden told WTOP that officials with the National Transportation Safety Board are on the scene investigating the crash.

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11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves 10 hrs ago OP
Washington, DC lamp_shade 9 hrs ago #1
At least the trains get there on time. multigraincracker 9 hrs ago #2
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