A train has caught fire near Philadelphia, forcing hundreds of passengers to evacuate, according to local media. No injuries have been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) confirmed the incident at around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, saying in a post<\/a> that “Service is suspended until further notice due to fire activity south of Crum Lynne Station.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crum Lynne Station is located in 350 West Ridley Avenue in the borough of Ridley Park, just southwest of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Firefighters from the Ridley Park Fire Department and Prospect Fire Company responded to the scene. Service is currently suspended on SEPTA’s Wilmington\/Newark line, while Delaware County Emergency Services is asking for people to avoid the area of 600 block of Chester Pike in Ridley Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heavy smoke and flames were seen coming out of at least one train car from video footage and pictures taken at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No injuries have been reported, and about 350 passengers have been safely evacuated from the train, according<\/a> to CBS Philadelphia, citing SEPTA. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n