3 workers injured in 'electrical explosion' near Medical Center Metro Station

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
electrical shaft near the entrance to Medical Center Metro Station off Rockville Pike
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Incident type
Fire, Workplace

Summary

Vehicle Fire Bethesda Maryland in Bethesda, Maryland: Three Metro contractors were injured in a possible electrical explosion inside an electrical shaft near the Medical Center station on Monday morning. The incident caused serious electrical burns and was investigated by the Metrorail Safety Commission.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed contractor Unknown Injured

Original reporting

3 workers injured in 'electrical explosion' near Medical Center Metro Station

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