3 family members struck by train and killed in Bucks County: officials
3 members of same family struck by train and killed
Officials confirm that three members of the same family were struck by an Amtrak train and killed.
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Officials in Bucks County confirm three people from the same family were on train tracks in Bristol Borough when they were struck by a train heading south and killed.
What we know:
Bristol Borough Police Chief Joe Moors confirmed three people, all members of the same family, were killed when they were struck by an Amtrak train that was traveling from Boston to Richmond, Virginia.
Chief Moors stated that police were dispatched to an area near tracks at Beaver and Prospect streets at about 6 p.m. due to people on the train tracks.
An officer was then making their way to the individuals on the tracks when the train struck and killed them.
3 killed after they were struck by train in Bucks County
Officials confirm three individuals were killed when they were struck by an Amtrak train traveling through Bucks County.
The SEPTA Trenton line was suspended due to the fatal crash near Bristol Station.
Chief Moors indicated the tracks would remain closed until they completed an investigation.
SKYFOX was live over the scene in Bucks County where a train was stopped.
Officials noted the investigation scene spans about one mile.
There were 236 passengers on the train, as well as crew members. None of those people sustained injuries.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was suspended several hours, but rail lines were open by 11:30 p.m.
The Source: The information in this story is from SEPTA officials and Bristol Borough Police officials.