Two juveniles were struck by a train in Chester and killed, according to parents at the scene.
Two families are in mourning in Chester, Delaware County, after they say two young children were struck and killed by an Amtrak train.
Amtrak would only say a train came in contact with persons on the track and police have not yet confirmed the victim’s identities. Parents of the victims were on site and tell FOX 29 two children were hit by an Amtrak train and killed late Saturday afternoon. Delaware County authorities confirm law enforcement and first responders arrived quickly to the scene near Engle and West 4th streets, in Chester. Investigators were working to determine the details of the fatal incident.Chaplain Tameka Gibson, from a local church, was on the scene of the accident praying with the victims’ families, along with Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland, council members and school officials.
Amtrak officials noted a temporary suspension of service between Wilmington and Philadelphia because of the police activity.
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