A work vehicle collided with a Washington Metro commuter train in downtown Washington on Tuesday morning, injuring 11 people and disrupting service during rush hour.

The incident occurred on the Silver Line in the pre-dawn hours, according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Officials confirmed that 11 people sustained injuries in the collision between the work vehicle and the stopped train.

The crash caused widespread delays throughout the Metro system during the morning commute, affecting thousands of passengers traveling into the nation's capital. WMATA reported service disruptions as crews responded to the scene and began investigating the cause of the collision.

Details about the severity of the injuries and the specific circumstances leading to the crash were not immediately available. The incident represents another safety concern for the Washington Metro system, which serves the greater Washington metropolitan area with rail and bus service.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the collision as Metro officials work to restore normal service levels throughout the system.