Crime & Safety
More Details Emerge After Fatal Train Crash In Hatboro
More details emerged following the death of a man in Hatboro Tuesday who was struck by a SEPTA train on the Warminster Line.
HATBORO, PA — The individual that was struck by a SEPTA train on the Warminster Line has passed away, a SEPTA spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.
A SEPTA spokesperson identified the victim as a 48-year-old man. His name has not yet been released.
It's not yet clear what led to the incident or why he was on the tracks.
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The incident occurred at about 6:25 p.m. in Hatboro, just before the Hatboro station, according to a SEPTA official. The train was headed from Center City to Warminster.
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About 200 passengers were aboard the train when it struck the man. No other injuries occurred.
Following the crash, passengers walked to Hatboro Station, where they were shuttled to their destination on buses.
The line was suspended for more than an hour during the rush hour commute. Regular service resumed shortly after 8 p.m.
An investigation into the fatal incident is ongoing.
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