SEPTA's Lansdale Station suspended as 2 injured after freight train hits pickup truck: Watch video

SEPTA's Lansdale Station suspended: Two persons were injured in a freight train incident, causing delays for commuters in Montgomery County.

Updated on: Jul 1, 2025, 17:36:30 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Two persons were injured in a freight train incident on Tuesday morning that is causing delays for commuters in Montgomery County.

A freight train crashed in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, resulting in the hospitalization of two people who were taken from a pickup truck.

A pickup truck traveling south on Broad Street struck an approaching Pennsylvania Northeastern Railroad train close to the Lansdale Train Station.

Two passengers were reportedly removed from the truck and transported to a nearby hospital, according to the police.

While crews continue their investigation and cleanup efforts, Broad Street between Vine and Main streets has been closed.

Additionally, all outgoing service on the Doylestown Line of the SEPTA has been ceased.

The cause of the collision and the condition of the injured is still unknown.

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Here's what SEPTA has said

The freight train was utilizing SEPTA rails, according to a SEPTA representative. Service to the station will be halted by the Lansdale-Doylestown line until the tracks are cleared.

Meanwhile, SEPTA's website states that inbound service is suspended, while outbound service to Glenside Station will continue as usual.

SEPTA has not specified any timeframe for clearing the situation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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