Man dies after being struck by SEPTA train in East Falls section of Philadelphia

Man dies after being struck by SEPTA train in East Falls
Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a SEPTA train in the East Falls section of the city.
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Thursday, September 25, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a SEPTA train in the East Falls section of the city.

Just before 8 a.m., police say a Center City-bound train hit a man near the crossing on the 3700 block of West Schoolhouse Lane between the East Falls and Wissahickon stations.

Action Cam on the scene after a man was struck and critically injured by a SEPTA train in the East Falls section of the city.

The man was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he later died.

Action Cam video from the scene shows a damaged bike lying next to the tracks.

Shuttle buses are taking approximately 300 passengers to Center City.

Service on the Manayunk/Norristown Line was restored around 11 a.m. with some expected delays due to the earlier suspended service.

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