Man killed by SEPTA train near Fern Rock, service suspended

Man killed by SEPTA train near Fern Rock, service suspended
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Authorities are responding to a report that a SEPTA train fatally struck a man near the Fern Rock Transportation Center on Friday.

Officers responding to the incident, which happened Friday around noon, found the victim unconscious, Fox29 stated. He was later pronounced dead.

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Due to the investigation, SEPTA announced that service has been suspended on the Lansdale/Doylestown, Warminster and West Trenton rail lines north of the Fern Rock station, Philly.com reported.

Police were continuing to investigate the developing situation, according to Fox29.