Multiple people struck and killed by Amtrak train near Philadelphia

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Pennsylvania officials confirm 3 people fatally struck by train

Bristol Borough Police Chief Joe Moors confirmed three people are dead after being hit by an Amtrak train in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Thursday. (Credit: WTXF)

Three people in Pennsylvania are dead after being struck Thursday by a train near Philadelphia.

Bristol Borough Police Chief Joe Moors said during a news conference Thursday that three people were killed by an Amtrak train traveling from Boston, Massachusetts, to Richmond, Virginia.

Police were called to an area near the tracks at about 6 p.m. after receiving reports of people on the tracks.

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Three people were struck and killed by a train outside Philadelphia on Thursday. (FOX 29)

As an officer was walking toward the people, the train hit and killed them, Moors said.

No officers were injured in the crash.

The three people have not yet been identified.

The crash happened Thursday in Bucks County, where another person was killed a day prior by an Amtrak train. (FOX 29)

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In a travel advisory, Amtrak announced all rail traffic scheduled to depart New York and Philadelphia is being held.

“We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide an update as details become available,” Amtrak wrote in the advisory. “We appreciate your patience.”

Train service was shut down while authorities investigated the Bucks County incident. (FOX 29)

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On Wednesday, one person died after being hit by an Amtrak train in the same county.

The crash happened near Cornwells Heights Station, delaying train service in all directions for an hour.

Amtrak did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.