Philadelphia

SUV & Dump Truck Collide, 1 Hurt

A crash involving a dump truck and a sports utility vehicle left one person in the hospital and SEPTA trolleys temporarily detoured.

The wreck happened around 1 p.m. at Girard and Ridge Avenues in the Philadelphia's Francisville section.

Witnesses told NBC10 that the SUV appeared to rush through a turning light when the truck slammed into it.

Philadelphia Police said medics transported one person from the scene with undisclosed injuries.

The crash left SEPTA having to end Route 15 trolley service at 26th Street. Service resumed after about 30 minutes.

No word yet on how long the crash will take to clear.

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