2 SEPTA employees in Norristown, Pa. injured while working on train tracks
RADNOR TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- Two SEPTA employees were injured Saturday morning while working on train tracks used by the Norristown High Speed Line.
A SEPTA spokesperson said the workers were using a piece of equipment known as a "loader" on the tracks near County Line Station when around 9 a.m., they were injured by the equipment.
The loader is used to remove railroad ties, the spokesperson said.
The workers were taken to Lankenau Medical Center with injuries not believed to be life threatening.
Shuttles were operating between the Bryn Mawr station and the Norristown station while the section of tracks is temporarily suspended.
County Line station is between the intersection of Matsonford Road and the County Line Road overpass of I-476.
SEPTA released a statement Saturday evening:
"Shortly after 9 a.m. today, two SEPTA track workers were struck by a work vehicle south of the County Line station. The vehicle involved was being used for rail tie removal work on the line.
One employee who was struck was immediately taken to Lankenau Medical Center. He has been treated and released.
The other employee was trapped under the vehicle for approximately an hour. Once emergency and SEPTA personnel were able to free him, he was stabilized at the scene, and rushed to Lankenau. While not considered life-threatening at this time, he does have serious injuries that are going to require more treatment.
The safety of SEPTA employees and customers is our top priority. A full investigation into this incident by the SEPTA System Safety Division is underway."
