23 Injured in Bus Collision Near Pentagon, Including 10 Defense Personnel
23 Injured As Two Buses Collide Near Pentagon, 10 Department Of Defence Personnel Hurt
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A head-on collision between an OmniRide bus and a Fairfax Connector bus near the Pentagon resulted in at least 23 injuries, including 10 personnel from the US Department of Defense. The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m., prompting a temporary closure of Metro Access Road as investigations began.
- 0123 people injured in the bus collision near the Pentagon.
- 02The crash involved an OmniRide bus and a Fairfax Connector bus.
- 0310 personnel from the US Department of Defense were among the injured.
- 04Emergency responders transported 18 individuals to hospitals.
- 05Metro Access Road was closed for several hours during the investigation.
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On Friday morning, a serious collision occurred between an OmniRide bus and a Fairfax Connector bus near the Pentagon, injuring 23 people. The incident took place shortly before 7:30 a.m., with 10 personnel from the US Department of Defense among the injured. Emergency responders transported 18 individuals to nearby hospitals, while five others received treatment at the scene. As investigations began, authorities closed Metro Access Road, disrupting transit operations for several hours. The cause of the crash remains undetermined, and the Pentagon Force Protection Agency is leading the investigation.
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The bus collision has disrupted transit operations near the Pentagon, affecting commuters and local traffic.
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