The Associated Press is reporting that a section of the 4300 block of Ellicott Street NW, several blocks away from Fort Reno Park, has suddenly collapsed. Fire officials are investigating. An estimated 20-foot section of the road has caved in about 2 feet. Apparently a DDOT crew had been collecting tree debris in a department truck on the block at the time of the collapse. Two men on the crew were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
As is no doubt obvious, it would be wise to avoid this area until further notice.