NAYZE MEDIA (STAFF)

DELAWARE COUNTY, P.A. (UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP.)

Cover Photo Courtesy: Delco Times

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Three people were reportedly killed during a crash between a community transit bus and a trash truck, in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, yesterday.

DELAWARE COUNTY: 3 PEOPLE WERE KILLED AFTER A BUS CRASHED INTO A TRASH TRUCK & CAUGHT FIRE ON ROUTE-1/PHOTO: NBC-10 PHILLY

A report from 6-ABC Action News said the incident happened in the Southbound lanes of the Route 1 Media Bypass near the ramp for route 252 at around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

According to police, the bus crashed into the back of the trash truck and caught fire. The driver of the bus was reportedly trapped in the wreckage. He died at the scene. Passing drivers managed to pull two passengers out of the bus through the rear door. The two passengers passed away by the time paramedics arrived at the scene. The driver of the trash truck suffered minor injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The bus was owned by Delgo, a non-profit organization that provides community transportation in the area.