ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A crash involving two commuter buses at the Pentagon Metro Station’s south parking lot injured 23 passengers Friday morning, according to officials.
Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) said the collision happened around 7:20 a.m. and involved an OmniRide bus and a Fairfax Connector transit bus. Authorities said 10 of the injured passengers are Department of War personnel.
Officials said 18 people were taken to local hospitals for medical evaluation and treatment. Five other passengers were treated at the scene and released on their own recognizance.
Sources told 7News it was a “low-speed crash.”
PFPA said all bus traffic is being diverted to the Pentagon City station and commuters are asked to make alternative travel plans.
““The Pentagon Force Protection Agency requests that the public avoid the area while first responders treat the injured and officials conduct the investigation,” officials wrote.
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The Metro Access Road remains closed as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash.
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) activated an alternate transportation plan for commuters affected by the closure.
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