“Crash with Mass casualty incident declared 5500 block Conn. Ave NW.”

Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update crash with multiple injuries 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. #DCsBravest transported 8 patients to area hospitals. 5 of those are critical. Currently 3 additional treated and released on scene. No entrapment and no structural damage.”

One reader reports: “I heard the crash and immediately went outside and saw tables everywhere and the car on top of people. Immediately men ran out of nowhere to help lift the SVU off of a woman who is trapped. Not sure if that is the woman who has passed away or not. It was horrific and scary and there were tears everywhere. My friend who was sitting out side said it looked like the person meant to press the brakes quickly but instead accelerated quickly. Starbucks closed for the day as did most places around.”

DC Fire and EMS reports:

“Crash with Mass casualty incident declared 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. Vehicle struck outside seating area of restaurant. #DCsBravest triaging multiple patients. No structural damage.”

From AlertDC: “DCFEMS reports the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, between Livingston Street and Morrison Street NW, will be closed until further notice due to a vehicle crash. Please use an alternate route.”

Alan Henney reports: “Update: AUTO CRASHED INTO OUTSIDE SEATING FOR RESTAURANT— 5510 Connecticut Ave NW DC. Now about 10-12 reported injured. EMS evaluating. Additional EMS coming.”

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3.11.22 2D Commander Bedlion and Chief Donnelly of @dcfireems provide an update regarding a traffic crash that occurred in the 5500 block Connecticut Ave, NW. https://t.co/qpepoCmlMX

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) March 11, 2022

Crash with Mass casualty incident declared 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. Vehicle struck outside seating area of restaurant. #DCsBravest triaging multiple patients. No structural damage. pic.twitter.com/RTQN8hHr8u

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 11, 2022