3 SEPTA employees die from coronavirus, spokesperson says

Third SEPTA worker dies due to complications from COVID-19

FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza reports on the third SEPTA worker to pass away due to complications of COVID-19 and new SEPTA guidelines.

PHILADELPHIA - Three SEPTA employees have died due to complications from the novel coronavirus, according to the transit agency.

"Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones during this difficult time," SEPTA spokesperson John Golden told FOX 29. "These employees are all valued members of our team and will be sorely missed."

The workers who died worked at various locations in the city for SEPTA, including the Elmwood Trolley Depot at Elmwood and 73rd Street, where one was an AC specialist, another worked on fueling at the South Philly Depot at Johnson and 20th Street, and the third was a mechanic at the Midvale Depot.

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