An accident in a Philadelphia rail yard on Tuesday, February 21, caused multiple injuries, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Crash and Derailment
A spokesperson for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) said that a Market-Frankford train was about to leave for the Philadelphia downtown area when another train, which was out-of-service, struck it from behind, causing cars to derail. The derailed cars then hit another train, which was waiting to resume service. The trains were on a loop near the 69th Street Transportation Center when the accident occurred. The Miller-Frankford line is elevated in northeast and west parts of the city, and it operates as a subway in the downtown area.
Multiple Injuries
Although the train that was rear-ended was not in service, there were passengers on board, and the SEPTA spokesperson did not immediately know why. Four people were injured with the train operator being described as critically injured.
Three investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were dispatched to the scene of the multi-injury crash. The spokesperson for SEPTA indicated that service on the Market-Frankford line was restored before the evening rush hour.
This is the second time in February that the Miller-Frankford line was in the news. Earlier, after SEPTA workers discovered a crack on a load-bearing beam on a rail car, authorities took dozens of cars out of service as a precaution.
When rail passengers are victims in crashes, it is often possible to pursue compensation. Injured victims often seek monetary damages for certain medical expenses, pain, suffering and possible lost wages.
If you or a loved one has experienced a catastrophic accident while driving, or any other type of accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Accident Lawyers at the Levensten Law Firm at www.levenstenlawfirm.com, www.accidentphiladelphia.com or 215-545-5600 for a free consultation.