Train operator George Mink critically injured and 4 injured, after SEPTA trains derail near 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Thu, 04/27/2023 - 10:05am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

4 Injured, 1 Critically, After SEPTA Trains Derail Near 69th Street Terminal

Then, the cars derailed. They didn’t topple over, but leaned over the tracks and officials say they sideswiped the third train involved, which was heading in the opposite direction on a different track.

Officials say two SEPTA train operators are hurt, one critically, and two passengers as well.

Sources: SEPTA Train Operator In Medically-Induced Coma Following Crash

Mink, a 30-year SEPTA employee, was critically injured after his train plowed into the rear of Train 67, and sideswiped a third train.

Three other people were hurt, but their injuries were described as minor.

People Involved: 
George Mink
Roadway: 
69th Street

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