Trending Now - Metro Bus Crashes Into DC Restaurant, Injuring Three Women
WHO:
WJLA - Three adult women were injured in the crash, including the bus driver.
CBS News US - First responders from Washington, D.C. were involved in the emergency response.
WHAT:
Fox News - The bus involved in the crash was identified as a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus.
WJLA - The AMBAR Restaurant was unoccupied at the time of the crash.
WJLA - A full structural evaluation of the building facade will be conducted once the bus is removed.
WJLA - A Metro bus crashed into the AMBAR Restaurant, leaving at least three people hurt.
WJLA - The bus was hit and then careened into the building, ending up partially inside the restaurant.
WJLA - Three women were taken to nearby hospitals with minor injuries.
WHERE:
CBS News US - The crash occurred in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
WJLA - The crash occurred near 7th Street and Q Street, NW, in Northwest Washington, D.C.
WJLA - The bus ended up partially inside the AMBAR Restaurant.
WHEN:
WJLA - The crash happened on April 4th, 2026, in the morning, specifically reported as occurring on a Saturday.
WJLA - The crash happened on April 4th, 2026, in the morning.
WJLA - As of 10:05 a.m. on April 4th, 2026, emergency crews were working to remove the bus.
WHY:
WJLA - The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and DC Fire and EMS.
HOW:
WJLA - Emergency crews were reported to be working to safely remove the bus as of 10:05 a.m. on April 4th, 2026.
CBS News US - First responders stated that the building's structural integrity will be assessed after the bus is removed.
WJLA - Emergency crews secured utilities and cleared the building while specialized teams worked to safely remove the bus.
WJLA - Special Operators crews were breaking up a concrete lip to help pull the vehicle from the building.
(UPDATED April 4, 2026 21:02 UTC)
A Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus was involved in a crash that occurred in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. on Saturday morning, on Saturday. As of 10:05 a.m. on the same day, emergency crews were on the scene working to safely remove the bus. The incident has drawn attention from multiple news outlets as they report on the ongoing situation.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 19:10 UTC)
A bus crashed into the AMBAR Restaurant, which was unoccupied at the time of the incident. First responders confirmed that a full structural evaluation of the building's facade will be conducted once the bus is removed. Authorities are prioritizing safety as they assess the structural integrity of the restaurant following the crash.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 17:08 UTC)
A Metro bus crashed into the AMBAR Restaurant in Northwest Washington, D.C., on Saturday, injuring three adult women, including the bus driver, who were taken to nearby hospitals with minor injuries. First responders from Washington, D.C. were on the scene as emergency crews worked to secure utilities and clear the building while specialized teams focused on safely removing the bus, which ended up partially inside the restaurant after being struck. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department and DC Fire and EMS.