WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) — Two subway trains collided in Washington D.C. during rush hour on Monday, a spokesman for Metro D.C. told BNO News. At least two people were confirmed killed while dozens of other passengers were left injured.

“At 4.59 p.m. (local time) a Red Line train derailed between the Takoma Park and Fort Totten stations and was involved in the collision with another train, according to preliminary early reports,” a spokesman said. People are being urged to avoid the area.

The spokesman for Metro confirmed at least two people had died. Rescue workers at the scene reported up to 70 people injured while at least 40 people were left trapped inside the wreckage, but those numbers were not immediately confirmed by officials. The spokesman for Metro said there were “many” serious injuries.

Dozens of emergency vehicles are at the scene and multiple mass casualty units are responding. Local media outlets said school buses were called in to help transport casualties.