Three Metro stations in Washington, D.C., were evacuated due to smoke caused by an insulator fire under a rail car at the Eastern Market station. The closures affected the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines, with service suspended between Federal Center SW and Stadium-Armory stations. One person was taken to the hospital, and shuttle buses were requested while the stations were closed.
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.
Eastern Market CEO Dan Carmody and his wife were hit by a car in Detroit, resulting in his wife's death and Carmody's stable condition with an ankle injury. The Eastern Market community expressed condolences and support, while Detroit police have taken a suspect into custody and continue to investigate the incident. Interim CEO Katy Trudeau will lead the organization during Carmody's recovery.
