WASHINGTON (7NEWS) — An investigation is underway following a crash that caused a Metro bus to strike a restaurant in Northwest D.C. on Saturday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. near 7th Street and Q Street, NW, when the bus was struck and subsequently collided with the AMBAR Restaurant, which was unoccupied at the time. Authorities confirmed that three adult women, including the bus driver, sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
Emergency crews were at the scene to remove the bus, which was extracted just before noon.
Building assessed for safety
Fire officials assessed the structure and reported no major integrity issues, indicating that no shoring was necessary. Utility crews secured services while specialized teams conducted a thorough search of the building, ensuring safety during the extraction process.
Units began clearing the scene after the bus removal.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and DC Fire and EMS are leading the investigation into the crash's cause.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.