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Heard on: WMATA MetroRail · 1/15/2026 04:03 PM
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Attention all operators, at this time we have ATC in an alarm canal east of Eastern Market.
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On-scene personnel report lights have been turned on and different lights have been activated.
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Medical team responds to canal alarm near Potomac

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to investigate an alarm related to a canal area east of Eastern Market near Potomac Avenue. Lights were activated on scene, and operations moved to level one between Capitol South and Potomac. EMS personnel and an ambulance were involved, but no confirmed injuries were noted in the radio communication.

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Potomac Ave, 700 14th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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