A devastating incident occurred on April 3, when a family struck by train Pennsylvania lost three of its members in Bucks County. According to authorities, a high-speed Amtrak train traveling towards Philadelphia fatally hit three individuals near the Beaver and Prospect Street crossing, close to the Bristol train station, at approximately 5:58 p.m.
Bristol Borough Police Chief Joe Moors confirmed in a press briefing that the victims were standing on the tracks when they were hit by an Acela express train headed southbound. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but tragically, all three were pronounced dead at the scene. Police stated that no officers or passengers were harmed during the incident.
Family struck by train Pennsylvania: Investigation Underway
The investigation into how the family struck by train Pennsylvania ended up on the tracks is still ongoing. Authorities are working in coordination with Amtrak Police to piece together the details. Amtrak confirmed that the train, which was traveling from Boston to Richmond, Virginia, made contact with the individuals in the Bristol area around 6:10 p.m.
Train services along the New York–Philadelphia corridor were temporarily suspended, with delays continuing into the night as a safety measure. By 10:47 p.m., Amtrak reopened the route but advised travelers of reduced speeds and potential residual delays.
A passenger, Ashley Spencer, described the terrifying moment, saying she heard “the loudest screech I’ve ever heard” as the train appeared to try to brake. Officials expressed deep sorrow, calling the event a “horrific tragedy” and confirming that all victims were members of the same family.
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