At least one person was injured Tuesday night when an SUV violently crashed into several vehicles, including a SEPTA bus, in Haverford Township, a transit agency spokesperson said. One injury was reported at the scene. No one on the bus was hurt.
Haverford Deputy Police Chief Joseph Hagan confirmed in an email that the SUV driver, who may have been experiencing a medical emergency, and three others were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Hagan said the SUV was traveling east on West Chester Pike when it crossed onto the westbound side and caused a chain-reaction with four other vehicles.SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said the bus driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Photos posted on social media showed the SUV wedged between the bus and tractor-trailer, with the SUV positioned vertically with its front pointing down to the pavement.
Pete Burke, 50, of Glen Olden, had just picked up his son, Evan, 15, and was driving when he noticed people running and then saw the crash aftermath.The driver of the tractor-trailer was transported from the scene by paramedics, Burke said. “Safety is our top priority, and our preliminary investigation shows that the SEPTA bus operator followed all proper procedures,” Busch said in an email. The last weeks have seen”The operator is receiving medical observation this evening, but fortunately did not suffer serious injuries, nor did any passengers,” Busch said. “SEPTA will continue to fully cooperate with the ongoing police investigation.
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