Alexandria firefighters and police responded to a collision between a train and a vehicle this morning on the 4100 block of Wheeler Avenue, near Port City Brewing.
A VRE train loaded with hundreds of passengers struck a construction vehicle that was too close to the tracks. No injuries were reported and the train did not derail, but the crash drew a large emergency response.
As of 9 a.m., the train and tracks had been inspected and the train was given the all-clear to resume its journey.
VRE Train 328 has struck a vehicle between Backlick Rd and Alexandria and will be delayed for an unspecified period of time. Updates to follow.
— VRE (@VaRailXpress) October 23, 2019
#BREAKING UPDATE: LOADED VRE TRAIN STRUCK CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE near Wheeler Ave. and S. Gordon St. #Alexandria. 971 passengers, 4 crew members on board, no injuries. @AlexandriaVAPD investigating. @VaRailXpress inspecting train to see if it can continue. #GetUpDC @Wusa9traffic pic.twitter.com/enhUyrcoN4
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) October 23, 2019
VRE train 328 stuck a dump truck. Emergency response is on scene. Train is currently being inspected @wmalnews pic.twitter.com/jD1MrCc6as
— Nick Umbs (@nickumbs) October 23, 2019
328 on the move
— VRE (@VaRailXpress) October 23, 2019
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