METRO Rail Derailment and Seattle Windstorm Incidents

In Houston, a METRO rail vehicle collided with an SUV near Herman Park on Fannin at Wichita Street, resulting in two non-life-threatening injuries and causing the derailment of the train's front section. The accident prompted METRO to deploy shuttle buses for the affected rail line. Meanwhile, in North Seattle, a large tree fell on a King County Metro bus during a severe windstorm, causing significant power outages but no reported injuries. The incident occurred near 35th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 95th Street, with crews working to remove the tree and restore power. Both transportation incidents highlight challenges faced by public transit systems in managing unexpected disruptions.