CENTER CITY

Construction Worker Struck by SEPTA El Train

A construction worker is in the hospital after he was struck by a SEPTA El train in Center City.

Officials say the 27-year veteran was working on the ceiling portion of the trolley line at the 22nd and Market street station. As he was working, he was clipped by a SEPTA El train that was passing by.

Another worker helped pull the man to safety. He was taken to Hahnemann Hospital. Officials have not yet revealed his condition.

Shuttle buses were operating in place of trains on the Market-Frankford line between 5th and 40th streets. Train service was resumed shortly after 5 p.m. in both directions.

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