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UPDATE: Man dies after being struck by SEPTA El train at 56th and Market

November 3, 2015

1:35 p.m.: Surveillance video from the station showed that a man, who is believed to have been in his 40’s or 50’s, died after jumping in front of the train as it pulled into the station, according to SEPTA.

12:35 p.m.: We’re very sad to report that the person who was struck by an El train at 56th Street Station has died. Emergency crews are still working to remove the body from the tracks. It is not clear yet whether the person fell or jumped onto the tracks.

12:20 p.m.: A person is trapped beneath an El train at 56th and Market, according to reports. Medics are on the scene. The person was struck by the train around noon, according to SEPTA. There is no word yet on their condition.

Shuttle buses are operating between 52nd Street Station and 69th Street Terminal. Delays are expected.

 

1 Comments For This Post

  1. Kenneth Aston Says:

    The person has died, RIP

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