Man struck, killed by Amtrak train in North Philadelphia

Published July 14, 2024 2:16 PM EDT

A man is dead after Philadelphia police say he was hit by a train in Philadelphia's Frankford section Saturday night.

Police say he was struck on the tracks by an Amtrak train traveling south at Harbison Avenue and Bridge Street around 9:43 p.m.

The "John Doe" was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

No further details have been released.

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