6 hurt in SEPTA trolley collision with freight train, officials say

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6 hurt in SEPTA trolley collision with freight train, officials say

A SEPTA spokesperson 20 people were aboard the trolley when the crash happened. The trolley driver and five passengers were taken to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, SEPTA said.

Authorities say four people were hurt when a crowded SEPTA trolley collided with a freight train Thursday morning in Delaware County. 

The collision happened near 6th and Main streets in Darby around 8:30 a.m. 

A SEPTA spokesperson 20 people were aboard the trolley when the crash happened. The trolley driver and five passengers were taken to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, SEPTA said.

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Authorities have not said what caused the collision, but the SEPTA Trolley came to a stop with the level crossing signal on its roof. 

SkyFOX flew over the collision and showed heavy damage to the front of the trolley.

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