SEPTA Employee Working On Track Fatally Struck By Broad Street Line Train In North Philadelphia, Police Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A SEPTA employee was struck and killed by a Broad Street Line train near Erie Station in North Philadelphia on Monday. It happened just before 5:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the station.
Police say the employee who was working on the track fell backwards and was struck by an oncoming train.
A second employee was also struck, fortunately he only suffered minor injuries.
"It appears they were inspecting the track at the time, making some minor repairs, it's routine that we would be conducting regular inspections during operating hours," SEPTA's Assistant General Manager Scott Sauer said.
Federal regulators are investigating the accident. A SEPTA spokesperson added the workers and the train operator followed all safety protocols.
Shuttle buses replaced trains between Girard and Fern Rock stations, as of 8 p.m. on Monday, SEPTA resumed train service between the stations.