11 injured after WMATA work vehicle strikes stationary train at Metro Center Station

11 injured after WMATA work vehicle strikes stationary train

Eleven people were injured when a WMATA work vehicle hit a stationary train.

WASHINGTON - Eleven people were injured early Wednesday when a WMATA work vehicle on Metro’s Silver Line collided with a stationary train at Metro Center, transit officials said.

The crash happened shortly after midnight and caused major disruptions to the morning commute. Metro Center reopened around 5:15 a.m., but delays persisted. By the afternoon, officials said service was slowly returning to normal on the Silver, Blue and Orange lines.

11 injured after WMATA work vehicle strikes stationary train at Metro Center Station (WMATA)

What we know:

In a series of posts on X, WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke said the National Transportation Safety Board is assisting with the investigation. He said all injuries were minor and everyone hurt was able to walk out of the station.

Clarke said there were no signs of terrorism or nefarious activity and no indication of infrastructure issues.

"Safety is our core value & we are proud of how safe Metro is but this incident emphasizes there is always room to improve," Clarke said. "We will learn from the incident & investigation and continue to ensure customer & staff safety is paramount in all we do."

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.