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Train accident on Ben Franklin Bridge leaves 2 people dead

2 contractors working on Ben Franklin Bridge struck, killed by train
2 contractors working on Ben Franklin Bridge struck, killed by train 00:20

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Two people have died after an accident involving a PATCO train on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge on Friday night. Officials say two contractors were working on the bridge when they were struck by a westbound train.

PATCO experienced delays in both directions. They have since said that trains are running "on or close to schedule."

It's still an active investigation.

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