6 hurt in SEPTA trolley collision with freight train, officials say
DARBY, Pa. - Authorities say four people were hurt when a crowded SEPTA trolley collided with a freight train Thursday morning in Delaware County.
The collision happened near 6th and Main streets in Darby around 8:30 a.m.
A SEPTA spokesperson 20 people were aboard the trolley when the crash happened. The trolley driver and five passengers were taken to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, SEPTA said.
MORE PHILADELPHIA HEADLINES:
- 'We don't have a crisis of crime': Krasner says no reason for people to be fearful when they come to Philly
- Man accused of straw purchasing firearms recovered from convicted felons in Philadelphia
- Man shot during attempted double carjacking in Holmesburg, police say
Authorities have not said what caused the collision, but the SEPTA Trolley came to a stop with the level crossing signal on its roof.
SkyFOX flew over the collision and showed heavy damage to the front of the trolley.
___
DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APP
SUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTube