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Two Workers Struck, Killed By PATCO Train On Ben Franklin Bridge: Report Two Workers Struck, Killed By PATCO Train On Ben Franklin Bridge: Report
Two Workers Struck, Killed By Patco Train On Ben Franklin Bridge: Report Two contractors were struck and killed by a PATCO train on Friday, Oct. 14, 6abc reports. The unidentified victims were working on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge when they were fatally struck around 9:30 p.m., the outlet says. The incident caused delays in both directions, but trains were running close to normal by 10:50 p.m., PATCO said on Twitter. ✅Trains are currently running on or close to schedule in both directions. https://t.co/vDPEkpjmSC — PATCO (@RidePATCO) October 15, 2022 The Delaware River Port Authority is reportedly investigating and could not immediately be reached for co…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Man, 24, Electrocuted After Fall Onto PATCO Station Tracks: 'Everyone Was Just Staring' Man, 24, Electrocuted After Fall Onto PATCO Station Tracks: 'Everyone Was Just Staring'
Man, 24, Electrocuted After Fall Onto Patco Station Tracks: 'Everyone Was Just Staring' A 24-year-old man died when he fell onto train tracks at the PATCO station Philadelphia's Center City and was electrocuted overnight, officials said. The man fell onto the tracks at the 8th & Market Street station around 12:40 a.m., and came in contact with the electrified third rail, according to a Delaware River Port Authority spokesperson The man was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation. The victim's identity was not immediately released. An apparent witness detailed the incident on Twitter: The incident remains under investi…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Overturned Onions Clog Traffic On Philly-Bound Ben Franklin Bridge Overturned Onions Clog Traffic On Philly-Bound Ben Franklin Bridge
Overturned Onions Clog Traffic On Philly-Bound Ben Franklin Bridge Traffic was backed up on the Philadelphia-bound Ben Franklin Bridge after a tractor-trailer overturned, authorities said. The trailer was transporting onions, which were tossed across the highway above the Old City section of Philadelphia, NBCPhiladelphia.com reported. DRBA alertTwitter/ Delaware River Bridge Authority One westbound lane was closed. Two others remained open after the 11 a.m. crash, the Delaware River Port Authority said.

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by Jon Craig