Person struck, trapped under SEPTA Route 13 trolley in West Philly

A person was struck and trapped under a SEPTA trolley, causing service interruptions early Monday, officials said.

According to SEPTA officials, trolleys were being diverted after a Route 13 trolley struck an individual at the intersection of South 45th Street and Chester Avenue just after 9 a.m. on Monday.

Train service was interrupted while the person was trapped under the trolley, officials said.

T3: Shuttle buses have been requested to operate from 40th Street Portal to 49th Street & Woodland Avenue due to a major medical emergency. Expect delays and crowded conditions. Trolleys will utilize Woodland Avenue at 49th Street.

— SEPTA (@SEPTA)

Officials did not immediately provide further information on the incident or the severity of this individual’s injuries…

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