Crime & Safety
SEPTA Operator Critical After Subway Car Crash Outside Philly
Reports say removing the 18 cars from tracks could take days.
Two SEPTA subway cars collided in Delaware County Tuesday morning, with police saying one car struck the other from the rear and reports of one SEPTA operator being in critical condition have been made.
NBC 10 reports two SEPTA Market Frankford Line subway cars collided in Upper Darby at the 69th Street Terminal, affecting the service line.
MFL: Service is operating with shuttle buses between 63rd Street and 69th Street Stations. Delays are expected.
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) February 21, 2017
CBS reports four people have been injured, two are SEPTA operators. One SEPTA operator is in critical condition, according to the outlet.
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At this time we are not getting reports of any life threatening injuries to citizens on the train. Will update as possible.
— Upper Darby Police (@UDPolice) February 21, 2017
CBS reports 18 cars were involved in the crash and said it could be days before the cars are removed from the tracks.
Police also said West Chester Pike, Market Street and Victory Avenue are affected by the collision.
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According to NBC10, SEPTA used shuttle buses to get passengers from 69th Street to 63rd Street.
Patch will update the story as more information is made available.
Image via SEPTA
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