1:35 p.m.: Surveillance video from the station showed that a man, who is believed to have been in his 40’s or 50’s, died after jumping in front of the train as it pulled into the station, according to SEPTA.
12:35 p.m.: We’re very sad to report that the person who was struck by an El train at 56th Street Station has died. Emergency crews are still working to remove the body from the tracks. It is not clear yet whether the person fell or jumped onto the tracks.
12:20 p.m.: A person is trapped beneath an El train at 56th and Market, according to reports. Medics are on the scene. The person was struck by the train around noon, according to SEPTA. There is no word yet on their condition.
#CBS3BREAKING: Person Trapped Beneath El Train In West Philadelphia: https://t.co/lD9dVpIqYF pic.twitter.com/3YFoV8K0LQ
— CBS Philly (@CBSPhilly) November 3, 2015
Shuttle buses are operating between 52nd Street Station and 69th Street Terminal. Delays are expected.
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:32 pm
The person has died, RIP