Philadelphia SEPTA Train Fire Forces Evacuation of Hundreds

A fire engulfed the first car of a commuter train near Crum Lynne Station, with all passengers safely evacuated and no injuries reported.

The fire broke out around 6 p.m. Thursday under the first car of a six-car SEPTA commuter train on the Wilmington/Newark Line
Approximately 350 passengers were safely evacuated by the train crew, with no injuries reported during the incident.
The train was traveling near Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park, Delaware County, when flames engulfed the first car, producing thick black smoke.
Emergency responders, including SEPTA's System Safety Division and local firefighters, worked to contain the fire and investigate its cause.
Train service on the Wilmington/Newark Line and Amtrak routes in the area was temporarily disrupted but has since resumed with delays.