Two Minors Killed By Amtrak Train in Chester, Officials Say
Two minors were struck and killed by an Amtrak train Saturday afternoon in Chester, Pennsylvania, according to multiple sources.
Amtrack released a statement confirming that one of their trains came in contact with multiple people "trespassing on Amtrak-owned tracks in Delaware County, Penn."
"These incidents can affect everyone involved—those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers. They also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings," Amtrack said.
Senator John Kane of Chester, Pa., wrote that the two minors involved in the accident were killed on his Twitter account.
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It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of two young lives in a tragic train incident in the City of Chester.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and entire community affected by this tragedy. — Senator John Kane (@SenatorJohnKane) April 29, 2023
Fred Green, a Chester Upland School Board Director, posted on Facebook his condolences for the loss of the two children who were killed by an Amtrak train.
Amtrack posted an update saying that all train traveling through the area between Wilmington and Philadelphia are traveling at reduced speeds and only one out of four tracks have been released due to the ongoing police activity in Chester, Pa.
ALERT: As of 7:34pm ET, Due to ongoing police activity, Trains traveling through Wilmington should expect delays. 1 out of 4 tracks have been released. Trains are operating through the area at reduced speeds. We will update. — Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) April 29, 2023
The Delaware County Medical Examiner is on scene.
Two witnesses tell us they saw several kids playing on the tracks and told them to get off shortly before the incident.
SEPTA also confirmed that the Wilmington Regional Rail will also be suspended until further notice.
At this time there is no further information.
This is a breaking news story. The details of this story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Source: NBC 10 Philadelphia
