Pre-dawn crash closed intersection from 4 to 7 a.m. Wednesday
A driver was transported to the hospital after crashing into a cargo train in Ridley Park early Wednesday morning, according to NBC News.
The collision happened around 4 a.m. at the intersection of Morton Avenue and Swarthmore Avenue, where the CSX Railroad crosses Ridley Park Borough and Ridley Township.
When first responders arrived, they found the car on fire and a police officer rescued the driver from the car, noticing it was next to a tanker car of the train. Officials said the tanker was hauling terrapin wax.
He was transported to the hospital to be evaluated. Officials have not said what condition he was in.
Ridley Township Police Department say the driver of the car fell asleep en route to work.
The Ridley Park Borough Police Department is investigating the crash along with CSX Railroad.
The roads in the area were cleared and back open by 7 a.m.
