Amtrak service resumes following fatal pedestrian accident

Amtrak and SEPTA service between Trenton and Philadelphia has resumed following a fatal accident on the rails in Bucks County.

NBC 10 reports a pedestrian was struck and killed at the Croydon Station in Bristol, Pennsylvania. All Amtrak and SEPTA service was suspended for an investigation.

NJ Transit service was not affected.

The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon when a northbound Metroliner hit the victim, according to CBS Philadelphia.

MORE COVERAGE:

• Person Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train in Bucks County / NBC 10
• Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Bristol / CBS Philadelphia

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