Car Flips Over Montco SEPTA Tracks

R3 delayed by crash

An SUV flipped over the regional rail tracks at the Rydal Train station in Abington Township, Pa. Thursday afternoon.

The silver SUV appeared to have gone across the tracks before stopping on its side against a retaining fence. Debris could be seen on the R3 SEPTA tracks.

A person was trapped inside the vehicle and emergency workers were trying to free the driver.

The accident happened around 5 p.m.

The vehicle also hit some parked cars before stopping at the end of the train platform.

Trains were delayed along the R3 SEPTA line as officials worked to clear the scene. Traffic was also diverted from Susquehanna Road.

No early word was given about injuries.

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