Crime & Safety

Woman Raped On SEPTA's Broad Street Line Sunday Afternoon: Reports

The incident occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on the Broad Street Line in North Philadelphia between the Erie and Girard Avenue stations.

PHILADELPHIA — A woman was raped on SEPTA Broad Street Line Sunday, according to reports.

The incident occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday on a subway car, NBC10 reports.

According to Fox 29, the train was between Erie and Girard Avenue stations when the incident occurred.

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Action News reports the Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating the assault, and SEPTA is reviewing security footage to further the investigation.

Anyone who has information on the incident should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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