Ryan
Court Jester
http://www.wtop.com/41/3473416/3-workers-injured-in-Metro-tunnel-fire
Just stupid and senseless.The contractor who was injured early Sunday has died of his injuries, according to a statement from WMATA. The two WMATA employees are being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Metro spokesman Dan Stessel tells WTOP that hydraulic fluid was leaking from some track equipment and caught on fire as the workers were welding.
No trains or passengers were near the area because that portion of the Red Line is closed for track work this weekend.
Metro is investigating the incident and the National Transportation Safety Board has been notified.
Metro has ordered a Red Line safety "stand down" to brief the crews on what happened and to reinforce on safety procedures. They will work to restore the track after all safety briefings and on-site investigations have been completed.
They expect normal service to resume before tomorrow morning's commute.