Electrical Vault Explosion Near Medical Center Metro Station, Six Workers Injured
8810 Rockville Pike
Published · Updated
Summary
- An electrical vault explosion occurred near the Medical Center Metro Station in Bethesda, Maryland, with multiple first responders on the scene.
- Six injured workers were removed from the metro tunnel. Three of them sustained serious injuries.
- Transit service is not affected and Medical Center Metro Station remains open to the public.
- Residents and visitors are urged to avoid the area as first responders work to secure the scene and tend to the injured.
Timeline
Medical Center Metro Station remains open to the public and train service is currently running, per Samdesk sources.
Three of the workers are reported to have serious injuries.
According to an update from the Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service's PIO, six injured workers have been removed from the metro tunnel.
The Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service released the following statement on Facebook: "MCFRS units are currently operating in the area of the 8800 block of Connecticut Avenue for a reported electrocution incident inside a Metro tunnel shaft. MCFRS Rail Officers and crews are on scene working to secure and control a complex, high-hazard environment. Operations are underway to locate, access, and remove victims, while providing immediate medical care. At this time, there are 6 reported injured individuals. MCFRS is coordinating closely with the Metro Operations Center to mitigate hazards, manage power risks, and ensure responder safety. This remains an extremely challenging and dangerous incident due to the location and electrical hazards. Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate safely and efficiently. We will provide updates as more information becomes available."
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It is also unclear if transit service is affected.
Right now, the extent of the workers' injuries remains unclear.
The public information officer (PIO) for the Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service is on scene and reports multiple workers may have been injured.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple first responders are operating at the scene of an electrical vault explosion near the Medical Center Metro Station.
Incident reported at 8810 Rockville Pike.
Medical Center Metro Station remains open to the public and train service is currently running, per Samdesk sources.
Three of the workers are reported to have serious injuries.
According to an update from the Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service's PIO, six injured workers have been removed from the metro tunnel.
The Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service released the following statement on Facebook: "MCFRS units are currently operating in the area of the 8800 block of Connecticut Avenue for a reported electrocution incident inside a Metro tunnel shaft. MCFRS Rail Officers and crews are on scene working to secure and control a complex, high-hazard environment. Operations are underway to locate, access, and remove victims, while providing immediate medical care. At this time, there are 6 reported injured individuals. MCFRS is coordinating closely with the Metro Operations Center to mitigate hazards, manage power risks, and ensure responder safety. This remains an extremely challenging and dangerous incident due to the location and electrical hazards. Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate safely and efficiently. We will provide updates as more information becomes available."
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
It is also unclear if transit service is affected.
Right now, the extent of the workers' injuries remains unclear.
The public information officer (PIO) for the Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service is on scene and reports multiple workers may have been injured.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple first responders are operating at the scene of an electrical vault explosion near the Medical Center Metro Station.
Incident reported at 8810 Rockville Pike.
Medical Center Metro Station remains open to the public and train service is currently running, per Samdesk sources.
Three of the workers are reported to have serious injuries.
According to an update from the Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service's PIO, six injured workers have been removed from the metro tunnel.
The Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service released the following statement on Facebook: "MCFRS units are currently operating in the area of the 8800 block of Connecticut Avenue for a reported electrocution incident inside a Metro tunnel shaft. MCFRS Rail Officers and crews are on scene working to secure and control a complex, high-hazard environment. Operations are underway to locate, access, and remove victims, while providing immediate medical care. At this time, there are 6 reported injured individuals. MCFRS is coordinating closely with the Metro Operations Center to mitigate hazards, manage power risks, and ensure responder safety. This remains an extremely challenging and dangerous incident due to the location and electrical hazards. Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate safely and efficiently. We will provide updates as more information becomes available."
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
It is also unclear if transit service is affected.
Right now, the extent of the workers' injuries remains unclear.
The public information officer (PIO) for the Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service is on scene and reports multiple workers may have been injured.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple first responders are operating at the scene of an electrical vault explosion near the Medical Center Metro Station.
Incident reported at 8810 Rockville Pike.
Medical Center Metro Station remains open to the public and train service is currently running, per Samdesk sources.
Three of the workers are reported to have serious injuries.
According to an update from the Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service's PIO, six injured workers have been removed from the metro tunnel.
The Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service released the following statement on Facebook: "MCFRS units are currently operating in the area of the 8800 block of Connecticut Avenue for a reported electrocution incident inside a Metro tunnel shaft. MCFRS Rail Officers and crews are on scene working to secure and control a complex, high-hazard environment. Operations are underway to locate, access, and remove victims, while providing immediate medical care. At this time, there are 6 reported injured individuals. MCFRS is coordinating closely with the Metro Operations Center to mitigate hazards, manage power risks, and ensure responder safety. This remains an extremely challenging and dangerous incident due to the location and electrical hazards. Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate safely and efficiently. We will provide updates as more information becomes available."
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
It is also unclear if transit service is affected.
Right now, the extent of the workers' injuries remains unclear.
The public information officer (PIO) for the Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service is on scene and reports multiple workers may have been injured.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple first responders are operating at the scene of an electrical vault explosion near the Medical Center Metro Station.
Incident reported at 8810 Rockville Pike.
Medical Center Metro Station remains open to the public and train service is currently running, per Samdesk sources.
Three of the workers are reported to have serious injuries.
According to an update from the Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service's PIO, six injured workers have been removed from the metro tunnel.
The Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service released the following statement on Facebook: "MCFRS units are currently operating in the area of the 8800 block of Connecticut Avenue for a reported electrocution incident inside a Metro tunnel shaft. MCFRS Rail Officers and crews are on scene working to secure and control a complex, high-hazard environment. Operations are underway to locate, access, and remove victims, while providing immediate medical care. At this time, there are 6 reported injured individuals. MCFRS is coordinating closely with the Metro Operations Center to mitigate hazards, manage power risks, and ensure responder safety. This remains an extremely challenging and dangerous incident due to the location and electrical hazards. Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate safely and efficiently. We will provide updates as more information becomes available."
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
It is also unclear if transit service is affected.
Right now, the extent of the workers' injuries remains unclear.
The public information officer (PIO) for the Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service is on scene and reports multiple workers may have been injured.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple first responders are operating at the scene of an electrical vault explosion near the Medical Center Metro Station.
Incident reported at 8810 Rockville Pike.
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