{"id":600160,"date":"2026-04-22T19:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/600160\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T19:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:32:14","slug":"11-injured-after-train-crash-at-metro-center-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/600160\/","title":{"rendered":"11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re riding Metro, expect delays Wednesday after an overnight crash left at least 11 people with minor injuries.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Just before midnight (close of service), a work vehicle on the Silver Line made contact with a stationary train at Metro Center. 11 non-life-threatening injuries were reported. We\u2019re working with our partners to investigate. We will provide updates on any impacts to A.M. service. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LRnFPbXdsR\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/LRnFPbXdsR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Metro Forward (@wmata) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wmata\/status\/2046837078646735159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Eleven people were hurt.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/wmataGM\/status\/2046945900262457403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">In multiple posts on X<\/a>, Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke said Wednesday morning all the injuries were minor and everyone who was hurt was able to walk out of the station.<\/p>\n<p>National Transportation Safety Board personnel <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LiannaGoldenTV\/status\/2046896147868860554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">are on the scene investigating the crash<\/a>, Clarke said.<\/p>\n<p>Clarke also said there are no signs of \u201cnefarious actions\u201d or infrastructure issues and that investigators will review communications and video.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSafety is our core value &amp; we are proud of how safe Metro is but this incident emphasizes there is always room to improve,\u201d Clark <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/wmataGM\/status\/2046945905698296123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">said in a post<\/a>. \u201cWe will learn from the incident &amp; investigation and continue to ensure customer &amp; staff safety is paramount in all we do.<\/p>\n<p>Metro says riders can expect significant delays on the Orange and Blue lines in both directions as trains single track between McPherson Square and Smithsonian.<\/p>\n<p>Silver Line trains are operating between Ashburn and Clarendon.<\/p>\n<p>Metro says those wanting to continue their trip to New Carrollton and Downton Largo should use the Orange Line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-page__signature bottom\">Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up <a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-page__signature bottom\">\u00a9 2026 WTOP. 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