Crime & Safety
Man Killed By SEPTA Train After Punching Person
A man died after reportedly punching another person on a Market-Frankford line platform then jumping in front of a train Wednesday morning.
PHILADELPHIA — A man died after being struck by a SEPTA train Wednesday morning following an incident where he reportedly attacked someone.
The man was found at about 5:45 a.m. dead under a train at 15th and Market streets, according to SEPTA.
NBC10 reports the man punched another person then jumped in front of the train.
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The person who was punched was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
There is no word on what led to the incident.
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SEPTA ran shuttle service from 30th Street to 5th Street Station until about 8 a.m. due to the incident.
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