DC Metro train crash due to technical problems

June 22, 6:11 PMDC Technology ExaminerTanya Gupta

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From Metro website

Various news agencies are reporting that two subway trains have collided on the Red Line.  The accident reportedly happened between the Takoma and Fort Totten stations around 5:00 ET.  At least six fatalities and several injuries have also been reported.   It has been reported that the accident happened due to the failure of Metro's computerized signal system.  This system is built to prevent trains from coming too close to each other. 

The metro website reported the incident at  6pm, June 22, and asked customers to avoid the red line.  Their announcement was as follows:

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Trains Collide on Red Line
Customers Should Avoid Red Line

A six-car Red Line train headed in the direction of Shady Grove derailed between the Takoma and Fort Totten Metrorail stations today and was involved in a collision with another train at 5 p.m. today, Monday, June 22.

Metro officials advise that people avoid the Red Line this afternoon. Trains are operating between Glenmont and Takoma Metrorail stations and between Shady Grove and Brookland stations and  stations for the remainder of the day.

There are preliminary reports of injuries on board, some serious. Emergency officials are responding to the scene.
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