Amtrak worker critical after getting shocked

NORTH PHILADELPHA - June 7, 2011 (WPVI) -- An Amtrak worker is in critical condition after suffering a powerful electric shock while working on the rails near the North Philadelphia Regional Rail Station.

The accident happened at about 1:30 Tuesday morning just outside the station at Broad and Glenwood streets.

The 40-year-old man was taken to Temple University Hospital.

There's no word on how the accident happened.

The incident has not interrupted rail service along the line.

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