Woman killed by train in Tacony

A 26-year-old woman died earlier this evening after being struck by a train in Tacony.

According to reports, the woman was hit at 7:56 p.m. by the R7 line near Tacony Station. Her body was found, and she was pronounced dead at 8:45 p.m.

There is no word yet on what led to her death.

Activity on the R7 line between Tacony and Trenton has been suspended.

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