Crime & Safety

Person Killed by Amtrak Train on SEPTA Paoli Line

The train struck the victim Wednesday night, forcing a temporary suspension of service on the Paoli/Thorndale

An Amtrak train struck and killed a person near the Devon station on SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line Wednesday night, according to Philly.com.

The incident forced the suspension of service along the SEPTA line between 7 p.m. and 8:40 p.m., with residual 30-minute delays for passengers throughout the evening.

According to the report, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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