Series of SEPTA trolley crashes devastate historic Philadelphia buildings
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A runaway SEPTA trolley crashed into a historic home in Southwest Philadelphia, injuring two people inside an SUV and causing damage to the house. The trolley, which was out of service at the time, derailed and struck the SUV before slamming into the Blue Bell Tavern, a historic building dating back to 1766. The cause of the incident is still unknown. This is the fifth SEPTA crash in less than a week, prompting the transportation authority to review its training procedures and reinforce safety measures.
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