Woman Killed After Being Hit By SEPTA Bus In Philadelphia: Reports

Some witnesses said the woman was hit by a second vehicle after being struck by the bus early Wednesday night in Germantown.

Posted Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 9:55 am ET

PHILADELPHIA — A woman died after being struck by a SEPTA bus Wednesday evening in Philadelphia.

Fox 29 reports the crash occurred at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at West Walnut Lane and Greene Street in Germantown.

According to the outlet, the 71-year-old woman was dragged by the bus before it stopped.

Witnesses say the woman was hit by a second vehicle, as well, Action News reports.

Additionally, some witnesses told police the woman was struck by a vehicle before being struck by the bus.

Police are investigating the crash.

Anyone who has information on the crash should contact police at 215-686-8477.

Patch has reached out to Philadelphia Police for more information and will update the story when additional details are made available.

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