Police: Woman Maces SEPTA Driver As Well As Passenger In Wheelchair
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A route 47 SEPTA bus driver was maced by a woman on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at 5th Street and W. Olney Avenue in the city's Olney section.
According to police, it took place around 7:45 p.m. when a bus stopped at the location. Officials say the driver went to assist a passenger, in a wheelchair, onto the bus.
Authorities say that while helping the passenger, a woman boarded the bus. Officials described her as being agitated, stating that she believed the driver passed her in the middle of the block and should have stopped.
Police say that while in an angry state, the woman maced the driver and mistakenly maced the passenger in the wheelchair as well.
Officials say she left the bus, but was caught by police after just minutes.
Authorities say the driver, and the passenger in the wheelchair, were taken to the hospital.