Pedestrian hit, killed by Amtrak train in Delaware County

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Pedestrian hit, killed by Amtrak train in Delaware County
Amtrak has temporarily suspended service between Wilmington and Philadelphia as a result of the crash.

MARCUS HOOK, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Delaware County officials are investigating after a person was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in Marcus Hook, Pa., Thursday afternoon.

Authorities said it happened just after 4 p.m.

Amtrak temporarily suspended service between Wilmington and Philadelphia as a result.

SEPTA also briefly suspended service on the Wilmington-Newark line as officials investigate.

Transportation services resumed around 6 p.m.

The victim has not been identified.