Safety Official Says Metro Still Using Unsafe Cars

Debbie Hersman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, said that the 1000-series cars involved in Monday's fatal metro accident still represent up to one-third of the railway fleet. She said that the NTPS recommended that these cars be retrofitted or phased out in 2006, and said that they do not meet safety standards. (0:45)
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Cause Of D.C. Metro Collision Unkown

Washington, D.C. Metrorail Spokesperson Taryn McNeil states that Metrorail is unaware of the collision's cause, but that it is under investigation. According to McNeil, the primary focus is currently on removing the passengers from the trains and providing them with medical attention (0:11)
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At Least 2 Dead Following D.C. Metro Collission

Washington, D.C. Metrorail Spokesperson Taryn McNeil confirms that at least two have died following Monday's collision. McNeil could not confirm how many were injured as of yet (0:17).
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