Two Minors Killed By Amtrak Train in Chester, Officials Say

Two minors were struck and killed by an Amtrak train Saturday, April 29, in Chester, Pennsylvania, according to multiple sources.

Amtrak released a statement confirming that one of their trains came in contact with multiple people "trespassing on Amtrak-owned tracks in Delaware County, Penn."

"These incidents can affect everyone involved—those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers. They also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings," Amtrak said.

Senator John Kane of Chester, Pa., wrote that the two minors involved in the accident were killed on his Twitter account and expressed his condolences.

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of two young lives in a tragic train incident in the City of Chester.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and entire community affected by this tragedy.

— Senator John Kane (@SenatorJohnKane) April 29, 2023

Fred Green, a Chester Upland School Board Director, posted on Facebook his condolences for the loss of the two children who were killed by an Amtrak train.

Two witnesses tell us they saw several kids playing on the tracks and told them to get off shortly before the incident.

SEPTA also confirmed that the Wilmington Regional Rail was suspended due to police activity on the tracks at the time.

A candlelight vigil is being held for the two young lives lost on Friday, May 5 at Memorial Park in Chester, Pa. at 7 p.m.

This is a breaking news story. The details of this story will be updated as new information becomes available.