Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority employees work on the site of a collision of a metro train and a work vehicle at Metro Center in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 22, 2026. Eleven people were injured early Wednesday after a work vehicle collided with a metro train in downtown Washington, D.C., local authorities said. (Photo: Xinhua)

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Eleven people were injured early Wednesday after a work vehicle collided with a metro train in downtown Washington, D.C., local authorities said.

"Just before midnight (close of service), a work vehicle on the Silver Line made contact with a stationary train at Metro Center. Eleven non-life-threatening injuries were reported," the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said on social media platform X.

Local media reported the train was holding at the station when the work vehicle struck the rear car, which had 27 passengers on board.