A train carrying 350 passengers was engulfed in flames, and the passengers were evacuated within 15 minutes.

A train carrying 350 passengers was engulfed in flames, and the passengers were evacuated within 15 minutes.

07.02.2025 14:21

In the city of Philadelphia, USA, 350 passengers were evacuated at the last moment from a suburban train that caught fire while in transit. The SEPTA train heading to Wilmington suddenly ignited near Ridley Park. Passengers were shouting, "The train is on fire," but the staff said nothing.

Terrifying moments occurred last night in Philadelphia, USA. A suburban train carrying 350 passengers caught fire while in motion. Passengers were evacuated at the last moment, narrowly avoiding disaster.

The SEPTA train traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington suddenly ignited around 6:00 PM near Ridley Park. Footage taken by eyewitnesses showed flames bursting from the train's windows and thick smoke rising from the doors.

One of the passengers, Dnasia Bruckner, described her experience: "We changed cars twice. People were screaming 'the train is on fire,' but the staff said nothing. The evacuation took 15 minutes. We were in fear and panic."

SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch stated: "The fire started in the lower section of the train. Photos show how serious the situation was. Fortunately, there were no casualties."

The train carrying 350 passengers was engulfed in flames, passengers were evacuated in 15 minutes
The train carrying 350 passengers was engulfed in flames, passengers were evacuated in 15 minutes

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