China News Service, October 13 According to foreign media reports, on the afternoon of the 12th local time, a subway train derailed in Washington, USA, and firefighters had arrived at the scene.
Initial reports indicate that at least three people received medical care, but no serious injuries were reported.
It is reported that there are about 400 passengers on the derailed train.
The Washington Metro disclosed on the social networking site “Twitter” that “a subway train derailed near Arlington National Cemetery, and delays on the Blue Line are expected.”
Social network users pointed out that the derailed train lost its lighting, and passengers were stranded there for about an hour and a half. They will be evacuated in batches and walked along the track to Arlington National Cemetery Station.
US media reported that as of 18:50 on the 12th local time, the first batch of evacuated passengers can be seen leaving the station on live television.
The Arlington National Cemetery station has been closed.