Crime & Safety
Man Dies Trying To Board SEPTA Train Thursday In Philadelphia
A 35-year-old man died Thursday night after apparently trying to board a Market-Frankford Line train as it departed Spring Garden station.
PHILADELPHIA – A man died Thursday evening after apparently trying to board a moving SEPTA train after mistakenly getting off the same train, according to SEPTA officials.
Officials said the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at Spring Garden Station.
The 35-year-old man was believed to have been trying to get back on an eastbound Market-Frankford Line train when he fell between train cars, according to officials.
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The man, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at about 10:25 p.m.
No other passengers or SEPTA crew members were injured. SEPTA used buses to shuttle riders between 5th and Berks streets after the incident.
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The incident is under investigation by SEPTA and Philadelphia Police.
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