A mobile lounge, often referred to as a people mover, collided with a dock at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Monday, leading to 18 passengers being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, as confirmed by officials.

The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. when the vehicle approached Concourse D and struck the dock at an angle, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). This dock serves as the stop where passengers disembark to enter the concourse.

In response to the crash, passengers exited the mobile lounge using stairs. The MWAA released a statement noting that Airports Authority Fire and Rescue personnel were on the scene, assessing individuals for potential injuries.

An aerial image captured the aftermath of the collision, showing the mobile lounge positioned against the dock at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, November 10, 2025, as reported by WTTG.

Initially, it was reported that eight individuals were taken to hospitals with injuries that weren’t life-threatening. However, this figure was later revised to 18, highlighting the impact of the incident.

It’s unclear what caused the crash or whether any significant damage occurred to airport infrastructure or equipment.

The passengers who were hurt were taken to the hospital by the fire department, according to the authority. 

Emergency crews responded after a passenger transport vehicle collided with a dock at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (WTTG)

Passengers were able to get off of the mobile lounge via stairs, FOX 5 DC reported. 

It’s unclear what caused the incident or if there was significant damage to any of the airport’s equipment. Fox News Digital reached out to the airport for further information. 

Aerial footage shows multiple emergency crews and vehicles at the scene.

A Washington Dulles International Airport Metro station sign in Dulles, Virginia.  (Eric Lee/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The MWAA said the airport is open and operating as normal.

The airport is located about 26 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Loudoun and Fairfax counties, and it serves the Washington metropolitan area. 

There are 19 mobile lounges at Dulles, and they can carry up to 102 passengers, according to the airport’s website. The mobile lounges are about 54 feet long and 16 feet wide.