Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported

SmootSmack · 06-22-2009, 06:50 PM

Damn, I hope know I (or any of us) know was hurt, or worse

Two killed in Washington-area Metro train collision - CNN.com

skinsfan_nn · 06-22-2009, 07:12 PM

Awful, just awful.

itvnetop · 06-22-2009, 07:25 PM

How the hell were they on the same track?

Ruhskins · 06-22-2009, 07:35 PM

Just a quick update, unfortunately there are 4 fatalities and close to 100 injured (about 50 people with light injuries, two with life threatening injuries). They are still searching to make sure there is no one left in the trains.

My thoughts and prayers with those who have been affected by this.

DynamiteRave · 06-22-2009, 08:13 PM

This actually took place at the station that I live near (Fort Totten) I live walking distance from the station and didn't even know it happened.

There are planes flying everywhere, just happened to turn on CNN and what do ya know. You'd think you'd hear something like two trains running into each other. But we didn't even realize.

Hopefully the causality rate will remain low.

SmootSmack · 06-22-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Just a quick update, unfortunately there are 4 fatalities and close to 100 injured (about 50 people with light injuries, two with life threatening injuries). They are still searching to make sure there is no one left in the trains.

My thoughts and prayers with those who have been affected by this.

thanks, I've updated the thread title

skinsfan_nn · 06-22-2009, 08:36 PM

The numbers of deceased are unfortunately increasing.

Six killed in Washington-area Metro train collision - CNN.com

GMScud · 06-22-2009, 08:58 PM

Apparently one train plowed into another that was stopped. The FBI is on the scene as well. This sucks.

BDBohnzie · 06-23-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by itvnetop

How the hell were they on the same track?

They were both headed Southbound towards DC on the Red Line. One was stopped at the station waiting for the track ahead to clear, while the other one was coming into the station. Supposedly all the trains were supposed to be on automatic, and being run by a central computer, which is very common. So you begin to wonder if the train coming into the station was somehow taken off automatic...

Very sad situation. I believe the casualty count is up to 9, with at least 76 injured.
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SmootSmack · 06-23-2009, 11:31 AM

This is pathetic

The Associated Press: NTSB: Train in crash was recommended for phaseout

It's bad enough that the escalators at the Metros are hardly ever working or that the Metro officials working at the "gate" are generally rude and unhelpful...but this is ridiculous.

GMScud · 06-23-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

This is pathetic

The Associated Press: NTSB: Train in crash was recommended for phaseout

It's bad enough that the escalators at the Metros are hardly ever working or that the Metro officials working at the "gate" are generally rude and unhelpful...but this is ridiculous.

Right? The Friendship Heights metro stop (red line) is about 3 blocks from the house I grew up in, and I swear at least one of their three escalators was ALWAYS out of service.

I took the metro to and from high school almost every day my freshman and sophomore years with a couple of friends/classmatees who lived nearby. The same guy was always working the gate, and I swear that dude hated the world.

KLHJ2 · 06-23-2009, 12:04 PM

My wife rides the Redline in and out of DC everyday. Yesterday I got about 5 phone calls right after work from friends asking if my wife was ok. Fortunately, she heads north and not south after work, and she left work an hour later yesterday. She didn't get home until 8PM because of the crash, but at least she is safe.

It sucks that anyone had to die like that, but at least the death toll is as small as it is. My condolences go out to anyone who lost a loved one or who had a loved one injured in this catastrophe.

tryfuhl · 06-23-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Right? The Friendship Heights metro stop (red line) is about 3 blocks from the house I grew up in, and I swear at least one of their three escalators was ALWAYS out of service.

I took the metro to and from high school almost every day my freshman and sophomore years with a couple of friends/classmatees who lived nearby. The same guy was always working the gate, and I swear that dude hated the world.

You'll find that at nearly any place where someone gets to sit behind the desk or plate glass. Train stations, bus stations, DMV, etc

Horrible news though, didn't even hear about this yesterday, pretty surprised about that.

tryfuhl · 06-23-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry

My wife rides the Redline in and out of DC everyday. Yesterday I got about 5 phone calls right after work from friends asking if my wife was ok. Fortunately, she heads north and not south after work, and she left work an hour later yesterday. She didn't get home until 8PM because of the crash, but at least she is safe.

It sucks that anyone had to die like that, but at least the death toll is as small as it is. My condolences go out to anyone who lost a loved one or who had a loved one injured in this catastrophe.

Glad to hear that your wife is alright and not affected.

Here are some pics for those who haven't seen:

KLHJ2 · 06-30-2009, 01:40 PM

This thread is probably more appropriate for this article.

Get There - Metro Train Strikes, Kills Man at Forest Glen Station

06-22-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,099	Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported Damn, I hope know I (or any of us) know was hurt, or worse Two killed in Washington-area Metro train collision - CNN.com __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

06-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 4,495	re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported Awful, just awful. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

06-22-2009, 07:25 PM	#3
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 36 Posts: 2,707	re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported How the hell were they on the same track?

06-22-2009, 07:35 PM	#4
Ruhskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 34 Posts: 14,593	re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported Just a quick update, unfortunately there are 4 fatalities and close to 100 injured (about 50 people with light injuries, two with life threatening injuries). They are still searching to make sure there is no one left in the trains. My thoughts and prayers with those who have been affected by this. __________________ R.I.P. #21 New words created on The Warpath: Rewalsr - Somretimes - Fualt - Jersesy - Itiot - Composetory Afeard - Storgn - Empliment - Gaissn - Saftys - Minnisota Faviort - Hatter - Phsyched - Foof - Heloing - Brutual Stroried Check out this cool local internet radio show Weds 7-9pm: The DC Sports Chat I sense an annoyance in the Force

06-22-2009, 08:13 PM	#5
DynamiteRave Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 26 Posts: 9,801	re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported This actually took place at the station that I live near (Fort Totten) I live walking distance from the station and didn't even know it happened. There are planes flying everywhere, just happened to turn on CNN and what do ya know. You'd think you'd hear something like two trains running into each other. But we didn't even realize. Hopefully the causality rate will remain low. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I'm a chick, damnit.

06-22-2009, 08:36 PM	#7
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 4,495	Re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported The numbers of deceased are unfortunately increasing. Six killed in Washington-area Metro train collision - CNN.com __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

06-22-2009, 08:58 PM	#8
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Age: 34 Posts: 12,623	Re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported Apparently one train plowed into another that was stopped. The FBI is on the scene as well. This sucks. __________________ Insert witty signature here

06-23-2009, 11:31 AM	#10
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,099	Re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported This is pathetic The Associated Press: NTSB: Train in crash was recommended for phaseout It's bad enough that the escalators at the Metros are hardly ever working or that the Metro officials working at the "gate" are generally rude and unhelpful...but this is ridiculous. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

06-23-2009, 12:04 PM	#12
KLHJ2 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 34 Posts: 5,823	Re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported My wife rides the Redline in and out of DC everyday. Yesterday I got about 5 phone calls right after work from friends asking if my wife was ok. Fortunately, she heads north and not south after work, and she left work an hour later yesterday. She didn't get home until 8PM because of the crash, but at least she is safe. It sucks that anyone had to die like that, but at least the death toll is as small as it is. My condolences go out to anyone who lost a loved one or who had a loved one injured in this catastrophe. __________________ Read "The Book", life will gain meaning.

06-30-2009, 01:40 PM	#15
KLHJ2 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 34 Posts: 5,823	Re: Metro Trains Collide in DC; Multiple Fatalities Reported This thread is probably more appropriate for this article. Get There - Metro Train Strikes, Kills Man at Forest Glen Station __________________ Read "The Book", life will gain meaning.

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