Less than a week aftera tragic plane crashin Philadelphia claimed the lives of six individuals, Pennsylvania emergency personnel had to quickly respond to another transportation accident – only this time, on a train.
On Thursday, Feb. 6, a fire that broke out on a commuter train sent flames and smoke billowing into the night sky, leading the approximately 350 people on board to evacuate. There are no reported injuries, according to multiple outlets.
The scene of a commuter train that caught fire on Feb. 6 near Philadelphia.Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP
Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP
“I could smell a weird smoky, sulfury smell," Cynthia Kayati told the outlet. “I thought it was the train, normal stuff, but it was getting really strong especially as we got to Crum Lynne.”
A SEPTA Regional Rail train sits after the train caught fire Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Ridley Park, Penn.Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP
“I was scared,” Buckner told the station. “I started to feel claustrophobic.”
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The start of the fire is currently under investigation, according to multiple reports.
source: people.com
