Fire erupts in US Capitol trolley system, at least 2 people receive medical attention

At slightest 2 radical are receiving aesculapian attraction aft a occurrence was reported Thursday day successful the trolley strategy connecting the Rayburn House and U.S. Capitol buildings.

The D.C. Fire and EMS Department confirmed crews responded to a tiny electrical occurrence atop the underground trolley, which was aboriginal extinguished. 

At slightest 2 patients are being medically evaluated, according to D.C. Fire.

The incidental happened successful a passageway connecting to the U.S. Capitol, according to officials. (D.C. Fire and EMS Department)

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None of the passengers connected the trolley were injured, officials said.

It is unclear who was successful the conveyance astatine the clip of the incident.

Firefighters are responding to an underground trolley occurrence successful Washington, D.C. (D.C. Fire and EMS Department)

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Fire unit are assessing fume conditions, arsenic of 5:10 p.m. section time.

The Metropolitan Police Department said Independence Avenue is closed successful some directions betwixt Washington Avenue, SW and Second Street, SE. 

"Use alternate routes to debar this area," constabulary wrote successful a societal media post.

The origin of the occurrence has not yet been released.

The origin of the occurrence has not yet been released. (D.C. Fire and EMS Department)

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The U.S. Capitol subway strategy is utilized to determination lawmakers, aides and high-profile guests safely betwixt authorities buildings.

Its 3 lines are operated and maintained by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC).

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