Pedestrian pulled from under SEPTA bus after being hit in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A pedestrian is being checked out after being struck by a SEPTA bus in South Philadelphia on Friday morning.

It happened around 5 a.m. at South 27th Street and Snyder Avenue.

Police tell Action News that the victim was trapped under the bus for 10 minutes.

Fortunately, first responders freed that person, and officials say they are now conscious and talking.

There has been no word on what caused the crash, or whether there were any passengers on board the bus.