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Smoke reported on metro train prompts evacuation, Washington DC

audio iconFire & Arson
Washington, DC

Smoke was reported on a metro train near the 480 series cars. Passengers were evacuated and station managers were sent to help.

Audio|Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
Listen to dispatch call
00:17
Transcript:
00:00
Are you reporting smoke on 480s? A-firm, A-firm.
00:08
Go ahead and make an announcement to your customers and offload the train, please, O.
00:15
I'll send the station managers down to assist.

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Washington, DC

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