Amtrak Train Strikes, Kills Elderly Pedestrian near Station in Ardmore
An elderly man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train headed from Harrisburg to New York City, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The train was scheduled to stop in Philadelphia at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 30 and struck the man at around 11:20 a.m. near the Ardmore Station. According to witness statements, the train was going so fast that it traveled about half a mile before coming to a complete stop.
There were about 100 passengers on board the Keystone Corridor train headed eastbound. Riders of the train were kept on board for 45 minutes before being directed to a trolley station nearby.
At the time this article was written, the deceased man’s identity had not been released, nor was there any further information as to why he would be walking near the train tracks or if there was any error on the part of the train operator. Rail service was suspended from the time of the accident until 1 p.m., a SEPTA spokesman said.
The sheer weight and speed of a train poses several risks to pedestrians and even those in vehicles that find themselves unable to avoid a train’s path. It is better not to assume that a train conductor can see you and always be extra cautious around train tracks to keep yourself safe from harm.
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