A fire broke out in the Eastern Market Metro station in Washington, DC, causing smoke to billow through the area and leading to the evacuation of the station. Nine people have been evaluated for injuries, with one transported for treatment. The Blue, Orange, and Silver train lines are suspended between Federal Center and Stadium Armory. Officials believe that an insulator under a railcar caught fire, and shuttle buses have been brought in to transport passengers.
A portion of a retaining wall near a UPMC garage in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood collapsed, causing disruptions for drivers. No injuries or property damage were reported, and the parking garage remains open while structural engineers assess the wall's integrity. The entrance along Baum Boulevard is closed, and city officials briefly closed the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway below the collapse as a precaution.
A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer, tow truck, SUV, and a Maryland Transit Administration Mobility bus on Pulaski Highway in Rosedale, Baltimore County, resulted in as many as four people being injured and taken to hospitals with serious injuries. Firefighters and rescue crews were called to the scene to rescue people trapped inside the vehicles, and hazardous materials crews were called to address diesel fuel leaking from one of the trucks.
Large explosions near a Sikh temple in Sacramento County were caused by propane tanks, with the fire spreading to a building on the temple's property. Videos and photos show the extent of the fire and explosions, but fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and the Sheriff's Office confirmed that the explosions were caused by propane tanks, and the fire department is continuing to investigate the incident.
An investigation is underway after a house exploded in Jackson, Mississippi, with the incident occurring at 1146 Shalimar Drive. The fire department responded to a nearby house fire, and there were no reported injuries. Jackson Fire Investigators and Atmos Energy are conducting the investigation.
A 9-car chain-reaction crash occurred in Pittsburgh's Strip District, with one vehicle flipped on its side and the cause of the crash under investigation. In Duquesne, a home was hit by a fire, with no reported injuries and the cause still unknown. Additionally, a head-on crash in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood left one driver in critical condition and two others injured, with the exact cause being investigated by authorities.
A truck crashed into a crowd outside a California fire station during a Christmas parade, leaving three people injured, one critically. Witnesses reported that the driver, who smelled of alcohol, was backing up at high speed and hitting people as he tried to leave. The truck then crashed into other victims before hitting the perimeter of a local fire station. The driver, described as an older man, was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Despite the incident, the Christmas parade continued with fewer participants.
A Christmas parade in Bakersfield, California, was disrupted when a Ford F-150 pickup truck crashed into multiple people just before the event began. The cause of the crash is unknown and under investigation. At least one person was taken to the hospital, and witnesses reported the driver of the truck attempting to fight officers. Parade officials rerouted the parade and stated that it would continue as scheduled.
Three men attending the Bakersfield Christmas Parade were seriously injured when a 72-year-old man driving a white pickup truck struck them. The driver was arrested, and alcohol is being investigated as a factor. The extent of the injuries is currently unknown. The Bakersfield Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Three men attending the Bakersfield Christmas Parade were seriously injured when a 72-year-old man driving a white pickup truck struck them. The driver was arrested, and alcohol is being investigated as a factor. The extent of the injuries is currently unknown. The Bakersfield Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
A massive explosion destroyed a home in Arlington, Virginia, after a man shot a flare gun from inside his residence. No serious injuries were reported, but the fate of the suspect, who was believed to be inside the house at the time of the explosion, is still unknown. The exact circumstances of the explosion are under investigation, and federal fire agents are assisting. Three officers sustained minor injuries, and the suspect's identity has not been released. Neighbors reported hearing and feeling the blast for miles around, and a heavy police presence remains at the scene.
The cause of the Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion in Niagara Falls is still under investigation, with authorities considering a possible mechanical failure. The blast, which killed two people, initially sparked fears of a terrorist attack, but officials have since confirmed that there is no sign of terrorism. Right-wing figures, including Senator Ted Cruz, were criticized for prematurely labeling the incident as a terrorist attack. The Rainbow Bridge has reopened, and the casino where the vehicle stopped before the crash is cooperating with the police. Tributes are pouring in for the couple who died in the crash, although their identities have not been officially released.
A car crashed in flames on the Rainbow Bridge, which connects New York state and Ontario at Niagara Falls, killing two people and prompting a security scare that closed four U.S.-Canadian border crossings. Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a cause, but the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear. The FBI found no evidence of explosives or a terrorism connection. The driver and a passenger died in the wreck, while a CBP officer sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred during heightened security concerns and holiday travel, leading to increased security measures at various locations. The Rainbow Bridge remained closed for investigation and safety assessment.
A U.S. Navy P-8A aircraft overshot a runway at a Marine base in Hawaii and ended up in Kaneohe Bay, but all nine people on board escaped unharmed. The Coast Guard responded but rescue operations were quickly called off. The P-8A is used for submarine hunting, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering. The cause of the incident is unknown.
A U.S. Navy P-8A aircraft overshot a runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and landed in Kaneohe Bay, but all nine people on board escaped injury. The Coast Guard responded but rescue operations were called off as everyone involved had been rescued. The cause of the incident is unknown. The P-8A is used for submarine hunting and reconnaissance and shares similarities with the Boeing 737 commercial jet. The base is located on Oahu and houses thousands of military personnel and their families.
