A significant traffic incident occurred Friday morning when two commuter buses collided on the Metro Access Road near the Pentagon.
The crash involved an Omni Ride vehicle and a Fairfax Connector bus, creating a major disruption for morning commuters.
According to official reports from the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, the collision took place at approximately 7:20 a.m.
The impact resulted in injuries to 23 individuals who were on board the transit vehicles at the time.
Among those injured, 10 passengers were identified as Department of War personnel.
The incident prompted an immediate response from emergency services to manage the scene and provide necessary medical care.
First responders acted quickly to assess the condition of all passengers involved in the accident.
A total of 18 individuals were transported to local hospitals to undergo further medical evaluation and receive professional treatment for their injuries.
The remaining five passengers involved in the collision were evaluated by medical personnel directly at the scene.
These individuals were subsequently released on their own recognizance after it was determined that their injuries did not require hospital transport.
Visual evidence from the site of the crash showed a blue Omni Ride bus positioned against a red Fairfax Connector vehicle.
The proximity of the two buses highlighted the severity of the impact during the busy morning commute.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the cause of the collision.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are currently underway to determine how the two transit vehicles came into contact.
The Metro Access Road serves as a critical artery for those traveling to and from the Pentagon area.
Disruptions of this nature often lead to significant delays for transit users throughout the Northern Virginia region.
Local officials continue to monitor the situation as the investigation proceeds.
Commuters are encouraged to stay updated on potential traffic impacts while authorities work to clear the area and analyze the cause of this unfortunate transit accident.