Metro bus crashes into DC restaurant after collision leaving three people injured

A Metro bus crashed into AMBAR Restaurant in Northwest Washington, D.C., on Saturday morning, April 4, after the bus was involved in a separate collision near the intersection of 7th Street and Q Street, NW, officials said. Authorities said the initial impact caused the bus to veer from its path and strike the restaurant, leaving visible structural damage to the building.

Metro Transit Police said three people, including the bus driver, suffered minor injuries. Earlier, the DC Fire and EMS Department said four people were evaluated at the scene. Officials have not released the identities of those involved, and authorities have not clarified whether anyone declined transport to a medical facility or required additional care after being assessed.

Officials said the restaurant was empty at the time of the crash. Emergency crews responded to stabilize the scene and address safety risks linked to the building impact. Crews also secured utilities and carried out structural checks on the property, officials said, describing such assessments as standard when a vehicle strikes a commercial building.

Authorities said the full scope of the damage and any repair timeline were not immediately available. Officials also said they have not yet provided details on whether the incident affected Metro operations, altered nearby traffic patterns, or changed the restaurant’s ability to reopen.

The Metropolitan Police Department and DC Fire and EMS are conducting a joint investigation into what caused the collision, officials confirmed. Metro Transit Police also took part in the response and provided injury updates. Authorities said more information about the sequence of events would be released as the investigation continues, and investigators have not yet published findings on contributing factors.