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Dozens injured in SEPTA trolley collision with paratransit bus at 41st and Chester

February 5, 2019

Multiple injuries have been reported after a packed SEPTA Route 13 trolley was struck by a paratransit vehicle late Tuesday morning. The incident happened near the intersection of 41st Street and Chester Avenue at around 11:30 a.m., according to reports, after a collision between a CCT Connect paratransit bus and another car.

At least 31 people were injured in the incident, according to a report by NBC10 Philadelphia. The drivers of the vehicles involved in the collision were taken to the hospital, and their condition is currently unknown. None of the injuries sustained by the trolley passengers are considered life-threatening, according to reports. 

Following the accident, SEPTA Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 and 36 were put on diversion to 40th and Market until further notice.

UPDATE: The scene of the accident was cleared by 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday and all trolleys resumed normal operation.




Source: http://www.westphillylocal.com/2019/02/05/dozens-injured-in-septa-trolley-collision-with-paratransit-bus-at-41st-and-chester/
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