Crash involving Metrobus, van sends 9 people to hospital

A Metrobus in D.C. is seen in this December 2016 WTOP file photo. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

WASHINGTON — A crash involving a Metrobus and a van in Southeast D.C. sent nine people to the hospital with minor injuries.

D.C. Fire and EMS said the crash happened near 22nd Street and Alabama Avenue in Southeast. A total of nine people were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, a spokesman said.

The driver of the van also had minor injuries but refused treatment.

Metro Transit Police are investigating the crash.

Jack Moore

Jack Moore joined WTOP.com as a digital writer/editor in July 2016. Previous to his current role, he covered federal government management and technology as the news editor at Nextgov.com, part of Government Executive Media Group.

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