May 24, 2016
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line was restored late Tuesday afternoon from 30th Street Station to Spring Garden Station after a man was fatally struck by a subway.
According to SEPTA officials, the incident occurred just before 5 p.m. between the subway stations at 11th and 13th streets. Police said the victim was a 55-year-old man who fell onto the tracks. He was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m. as investigators held the scene and SEPTA suspended service.
Officials told NBC10 the victim was a tourist from Texas who leaned out to watch the train after visiting the Liberty Bell. His wife and a SEPTA cashier reportedly witnessed the accident.
During rush hour, SEPTA commuters were advised to use shuttle buses operating in both directions between 30th Street and Spring Garden. Outside City Hall, a large crowd could be seen trying to pack onto the buses.
15th Street is a nightmare. Hundreds waiting for shuttle bus; El isn't running from 30th to Spring Garden pic.twitter.com/72WwTusc5A
— Anna Orso (@anna_orso) May 24, 2016
MFL: Service has been restored however trains will bypass 13th Street in both directions due to police activity. Expect delays.
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) May 24, 2016
SEPTA also said trolleys will not be stopping at 13th Street Station.
TRL: Trolley service in the City will not stop at 13th Street Station due to police activity.
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) May 24, 2016
