Breaking: Nine killed in Washington-area Metro train collision

CNN ^ | 6/22/2009 | n/a

[Pyro7480]

CNN producer Vito Maggiolo saying "one train on top of each other."

[Pyro7480]

Doesn't sound good...

[hoosiermama]

Is this the train that Joe B rides?

[Hulka]

There goes my commute home. . .

[Pyro7480]

No, that’s Amtrak.

[Pyro7480]

From http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/062209_metro_train_collision Metro offiicials confirm two Metro trains on the Red Line have collided head-on. Early indications are that the accident happened between the Fort Totten and Tacoma Park stations.

[messierhunter]

Wow, prayers for the passengers. Having been a passenger on those trains a few times before I find that I now have something new to fear; I never thought something like this would happen... unless islamic terrorism is involved.

[hoosiermama]

prayers for all.

[rahbert]

someone text messaging again?

[NativeNewYorker]

WASHINGTON - Metro confirms two trains have collided on the Red Line between the Takoma and Fort Totten stations. It happened close to the Fort Totten station, a Metro spokesperson said.

D.C. Fire and EMS spokesman Alan Etter said one train was on top of the other train.

This is "developing into a mass casualty event," Etter said. "We're expecting a number of injuries. We're not aware of any fatalities at this point."

Odd. That part of the system is above ground and reasonably straight, so in daylight the motorman should be able to see down the line.

[WOBBLY BOB]

that was my 1st thought...we need to pass “text control”.

[Yossarian]

That’s in extremely poor taste for a situation as dire as this.

Can you please consider pushing the “abuse” button on your own post?

[stylecouncilor]

ping

[bareford101]

has obama been sticking his nose in the business of running trains? this sounds suspicious...(satire)

[autumnraine]

Wow! Sucks for you!

Know what sucks more? The people on those trains who will be getting home late if at all.

Jesus, that was completely uncalled for.

[theDentist]

ObaMetro’s fault.

[SE Mom]

streaming coverage

http://www.myfoxdc.com/subindex/live_video/live_newscasts

[Cindy]

http://www.myfoxdc.com

http://www.wjla.com

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http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0609/634125.html

“Two Trains Collide on Metro’s Red Lineposted 06/22/09 5:31 pm”

SNIPPET: “WASHINGTON - Metro confirms two trains have collided on the Red Line between the Takoma and Fort Totten stations. It happened close to the Fort Totten station, a Metro spokesperson said.

D.C. Fire and EMS spokesman Alan Etter said one train was on top of the other train.”

SNIPPET: “Train traffic has been stopped in the area. Shuttle bus service has been requested, Metro said.”