UPDATE: Man Struck, Killed By Train In Delaware County
HAVERTOWN, Pa., (CBS) – A man was struck and killed by a passing SEPTA train in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities say a 49-year-old man was hit by a Norristown High Speed Line train at around 3:20 in the afternoon near the Penfield Station in Haverford Township.
Chopper 3 HD was over the scene as rescue crews responded.
The victim has not been identified. A SEPTA spokeswoman says early indications are this was a freak accident and not suspicious or a possible suicide.
The accident forced shuttle bus service on the Norristown High Speed Line for three hours.
The incident is under investigation.
