Developing story: SEPTA trolley collides with CSX freight train
Written by David C. Lester, Editor-in-Chief
A SEPTA trolley, one of which collided with a CSX freight this morning.
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A SEPTA trolley and CSX freight train collided outside of Philadelphia this morning.
At approximately 8:30 am ET today, a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) trolley collided with a CSX freight. Twenty people were aboard the trolley and six were injured seriously enough for transfer to a local hospital. However, the injuries sustained by these individuals are reportedly not life-threatening.
The accident occurred in Darby, Pa., a suburban community five miles southwest of Philadelphia. The cause of the accident is undetermined, but the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is beginning an investigation.
According to CBS 3 television news, SEPTA and CSX released the following statements:
SEPTA
“At approximately 8:30 a.m. today, an eastbound Route 11 SEPTA Trolley with approximately 20 passengers on board collided with a CSX freight train at 6th and Main Streets in Darby. There are six reported (non-life threatening) injuries including the trolley operator and five passengers. The cause of the incident is under investigation.”
CSX
“At approximately 8:27 a.m. ET, a CSX train came into contact with a SEPTA trolley on Main Street in Darby, PA. CSX appreciates the swift response of Delaware County emergency responders who arrived on scene. We extend our thoughts to those involved in this incident and will support law enforcement as they investigate. There were no injuries to the CSX train crew and no leaks or spills were reported.“
This is a developing story, and RT&S Media will continue to report as additional information is available.
