Officials: Woman Dead, Struck By SEPTA Bus While Pushing Stroller

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Officials say a woman is dead after a fatal accident involving a SEPTA bus. The incident took place on Monday afternoon in Center City.

Authorities say that shortly after 5:00 p.m., emergency crews responded to 23rd and Chestnut following the incident that involved a route 9 SEPTA bus and a woman. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Eyewitness News has learned that the victim was in her 60's and was pushing a child in a stroller at the time of the accident.

The SEPTA bus was making a left turn onto Chestnut and Eyewitness News has learned that the woman appeared to be crossing the street, near the crosswalk.

Philadelphia Police continue to investigate.

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