Police: SEPTA employee killed while working on train track

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Commuters were forced to ride a shuttle after service was suspended when a SEPTA track worker was killed
Commuters were forced to ride a shuttle after service was suspended when a SEPTA track worker was killed, July 9, 2019

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A SEPTA employee has died and another was injured after an incident on the Broad Street Line on Monday.



It happened around 5:44 p.m.



Two employees were working on the northbound tracks when police say one of the workers fell backward and was struck by a train. He later died.



A second worker suffered minor injuries, officials said.



Train service has resumed between Girard Station and Fern Rock Transportation Center. Residual delays are expected while full operations are being restored.

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