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Five hurt when SEPTA Route 125 bus hits barrier on westbound I-76

The bus struck a cement barrier near Montgomery Drive after 8 a.m. Wednesday, SEPTA officials said. The driver and four passengers sustained injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Five hurt when SEPTA Route 125 bus hits barrier on westbound I-76

Five people were injured Wednesday morning when a SEPTA Route 125 bus struck a cement barrier on westbound I-76 near Montgomery Drive, SEPTA officials said.

The crash happened after 8 a.m. The bus driver reported that another vehicle hit the bus, causing it to veer into the barrier, officials said.

The driver and four passengers suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening. SEPTA said the incident remains under investigation. Officials have not released further details about the other vehicle or the circumstances leading up to the collision.

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