June 2009 Washington Metro train collision
On June 22 2009 two subways trains crashed in Washington DC, killing one and causing massive injuries.[1]
On the afternoon of June 22, 2009, at 5:05 PM EST, two trains on the Red Line collided. A train bound for Shady Grove derailed due to a broken track, and a northbound train to Glenmont also derailed shortly after and collided with the first train. The cars were stacked on top of each other and passengers are still trapped in the train. Early reports stated one person was killed and more than 70 injured, dozens of which are "walking wounded". The red line has been blocked off between Fort Totten and Takoma stations and New Hampshire Avenue has also been closed. [2] The Washington Post reports two fatalities.