Garbage truck crashes near PECO substation in the Tacony section of Philadelphia

Friday, April 19, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The driver of a garbage truck walked away after crashing near a PECO substation on Friday morning.

Chopper 6 was over the scene in the Tacony section of Philadelphia near Elbridge Street and New State Road.
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Police say the woman behind the wheel lost control then hit a pole and a fence, bringing down wires and flipping the truck.

First responders turned the power off, and helped her climb out.
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The driver was not injured.

PECO says most customers had their service restored.
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