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SEPTA Train Strikes, Kills Texas Tourist Who Fell on Tracks

A Texas man who was visiting Philadelphia with his wife was struck and killed by a SEPTA train Tuesday afternoon after he slipped and fell on the tracks.

Police say 55-year-old Woodrow Jackson had just visited the Liberty Bell with his wife when they went to the 13th Street Station shortly after 5 p.m. As a Market-Frankford line train approached, Woodrow leaned over on the platform to watch it, police said. He then slipped, fell on the tracks and was struck by the train. He later died from his injuries.

Investigators say both a SEPTA cashier and the victim's wife witnessed the accident. The victim's wife went into shock and had to be hospitalized, according to police.

Shuttle buses operated in place of Market-Frankford line trains between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations in both directions due to the incident. While service was later restored on the Market-Frankford Line, trains are still bypassing 13th Street Station. Passengers may experience delays as service returns to normal.

Trolley service in Center City is also bypassing 13th Street Station.

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