Shocking footage out of Washington, DC, shows the moment smoke began filling the Eastern Market metro station on Thursday, with initial reports blaming a derailment or some type of explosion.
Video circulating on social media showed smoke coming out of the ceiling filling the metro station subway terminal, with one witness who filmed the incident saying he saw “explosions and fire.”
Explosions and fire at the Eastern Market Train Station in DC. Possible derailment. Stay safe out here y’all pic.twitter.com/KSm5qd6ER7
— in need of a *villian era* (@agisacutie) February 15, 2024
Another post on X claimed witnesses heard loud “bangs” as a train slowed to a halt.
Witnesses at Eastern Market said several loud “bangs” as a train was slowing into the station with a bright flash and lots of smoke. Area smells of smoke as fire ventilating station pic.twitter.com/4mcZRH3Q4S
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) February 15, 2024
There’s currently no official word on the cause of the smoke or the heavy police response.
Massive response from police and fire departments at Eastern Market Station in DC.pic.twitter.com/m473lflHCT
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) February 15, 2024
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A major development in Washington DC:
Explosions and “bangs” heard in Eastern Market Train Station now.
A massive police presence is there.
Developing situation…. pic.twitter.com/35WONJiJlG
— Brian’s Breaking News and Intel (@intelFromBrian) February 15, 2024
The Eastern Market metro station appears to be about 3.5 miles from the White House.
This is a breaking story. More as it develops…
