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Man Struck Dead By Amtrak In Philly, Police Say

A man was struck dead by an Amtrak in Philadelphia on Saturday night, Philadelphia Police announced on July 14. 

An Amtrak train. 

An Amtrak train. 

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The "John Doe" was struck by the Amtrak along the tracks at Harbison Avenue and Bridge Street in Mayfair at 9:43 p.m. on July 13, PPD detailed in the release. 

The striking train, Engine 52, had been heading south, according to the police. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 10:13 p.m.

Additional information was unavailable at the time of publishing. Check back here for possible updates. 

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