Washington Metro collision kills 9

The death toll from a collision between two subway trains in the US capital on Monday has risen to nine, broadcaster CNN reported on Tuesday.

At least 76 people were injured in the accident that has been described as the deadliest in the Washington Metro rail system’s history. A train that had apparently stopped between stations was struck from behind by a second train at about 5 pm. (2100 GMT), just inside Washington, near the Maryland state line.

“The scene is as horrific as you can imagine,” Washington mayor Adrian Fenty said. Few details about the dead have been released. The Washington Post said that the driver of one of the trains, Jeanice McMillan, 42, was among the dead.

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