Philadelphia trains derail during morning rush hour

PHILADELPHIA —Police are investigating an accident involving multiple SEPTA commuter trains on Tuesday morning, CBS Philly reports.

It happened near the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby.

SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, says the accident involved two “non-revenue” trains on the Market-Frankford Line, indicating that the trains did not have paying customers on board at the time.

Four people were injured in the derailment. The train conductor is in critical condition. The other three suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

“At the scene there were four people taken to area hospitals for treatment and evaluation,” said Superintendent Michael Chitwood of the Upper Darby Police Department. 

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

SEPTA says riders should expect delays, and that bus service will be running between 63rd and 69th Street Stations for the time being. It could take several days before the damaged trains are cleared and the track is opened.

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