Breaking: Explosion Outside Pentagon — Dept. Personnel Injured

Two commuter buses collided near the Pentagon during the Friday morning rush hour, leaving more than two dozen people injured, including Department of Defense personnel, officials said.

The crash occurred around 7:20 a.m. on Metro Access Road, a busy route leading into the Pentagon complex, according to the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.

An OmniRide bus and a Fairfax Connector bus were involved in the collision, prompting a large emergency response as first responders arrived at the scene.

“At approximately 7:20 a.m. today, an Omni Ride and a Fairfax Connector transit bus collided on the Metro Access Road. Twenty-three passengers were injured. Ten of the twenty-three injured passengers are Department of War personnel. First responders transported 18 individuals to local hospitals for further medical evaluation and treatment. Five passengers were treated on site and released on their own recognizance,” the statement obtained by Fox News said.

Officials said 23 people were hurt in total. Eighteen were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation and treatment, while five were treated at the scene and released.

Authorities have not disclosed the severity of the injuries and have not yet determined what caused the crash.

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency is investigating the incident.