71XX Accident on Route 14

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71XX Accident on Route 14; 10/19/09
Topic Started: Oct 20 2009, 04:44 PM (114 Views)
Reeko_8197	Oct 20 2009, 04:44 PM Post #1
DE41LF fan, CumminsISLFreak Posts: 923 Group: Members Member #800 Joined: July 21, 2007	NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - October 19, 2009 (WPVI) -- A car collided with a SEPTA bus, causing a separate crash Monday morning in Northeast Philadelphia. The accident happened around 9:00 when a car hit the Route 14 bus at the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue. The accident involving the bus caused another accident in the area - two cars also collided at the same intersection Two minor injuries were reported, however it is not clear what vehicle the injuries came from. Both victims were transported to area hospitals. There are no delays on the Route 14 at this time. http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=7071357



buswizard	Oct 20 2009, 06:06 PM Post #2
^^^ My sister needs a copy Posts: 1,647 Group: Members Member #2,659 Joined: September 22, 2008	It is 7108 and the bus is in OK shape.



Bus Guy 8202	Oct 21 2009, 02:51 PM Post #3
The 113-119 Spotter Posts: 1,200 Group: Members Member #2,623 Joined: June 11, 2008	Is it me or have there been more accidents this year then last year?



SouthernSeptaRida215	Oct 21 2009, 06:09 PM Post #4
Southern Depot PTV Co-Leader & Correspondent. Posts: 369 Group: Members Member #2,708 Joined: July 5, 2009	Bus Guy 8202 Oct 21 2009, 02:51 PM Is it me or have there been more accidents this year then last year? Did you notice that majority of SEPTA's accident have been involved with a "van" For Example: 5786 & 8074



fire08cop	Oct 21 2009, 08:15 PM Post #5
Commuter Posts: 26 Group: Members Member #2,668 Joined: December 7, 2008	Maybe it's time to change the graphics again to bring the reflective striping into the middle of the vehicle. This would be an added safety feature to equipment passing through intersections.



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