Thread by @DistrictofKir

Please tell me why...I’m on metro and train car just detached and separated from us while on the tracks. We heard this loud noise and then everything stopped. #wmata

We’re just a sitting here now.

Ppl are starting to get agitated, other ppl are coming into our car to see what happened. Now they’re trying to get a headcount.

We had to ASK what was going on. No one told us. Ppl are starting to panic. #wmata

It’s been 20 minutes? And the conductor just told us to stay calm. It’s starting to get hot. #wmata

An older woman is on the train trying to keep everyone calm. Some ppl just got into it. I - #wmata

Ppl are opened doors to get some air flowing.Conductor told us to stay calm again, and that help is coming. I’m putting my headphones back in. #wmata

There’s some laughter going on now, though. We see firefighters, coming. And a dog. #wmata

Someone from metro is on the train doing another headcount. Ppl are IRRITATED whew. #wmata

A good amount of ppl in my car, everyone with masks (me included) but some off them coming off and on. #wmata

Thankfully, things have calmed down significantly. Still waiting here. Ppl are passing cigarettes now and chips....and candy #wmata

Apparently some folks have been off boarded already. #wmata

Ppl are asking Metro workers for lunch! Lol! Laugh through the anxiety I guess. #wmata

Still here. We have young children and a diabetic in my car, so I’m starting to get concerned. #wmata

A firefighter is here now. It SOUNDS like they’re going to escort us off...but need to find a safe way to do it. #wmata

Slowly off boarding now. Kids first. #wmata

Now we walk, this is wild. #wmata

They had us walk single-file to Union Station, ppl just kinda dispersed and went their own way after that. #wmata

I appreciate those who followed along, I love riding Metro but wanted to showcase what was going on. When I got to Union Station, my roommate was waiting for me with snacks and water ❤️ #wants

One thing I did see was that amidst everything that was happening was people pulling together. Offering words of encouragement, lightening up the mood, etc #wmata

One guy offered a banana to a man who was diabetic who said he was hungry. Ppl were checking on each other. That helped keep me calm, for sure. #wmata

Have a great weekend!