Just after 11 a.m. on Sunday, an individual was struck and killed by an Amtrak train near Villanova University’s West Campus Station.
The individual was not a student.
At 11:50 a.m. the Villanova community was notified via NOVA Alert about police activity in the area.
The alert read: “Police activity West Campus SEPTA lines. Emergency responder activity on SEPTA tracks behind WC. Avoid area. No threat to campus.”
At 12:13 p.m. the University sent an additional alert announcing that the West Campus tunnel is closed until further notice.
At 3:27 p.m., the University sent out a final alert announcing the tunnel and station had both been cleared of first responders and reopened.
SEPTA closed services on the Paoli Thorndale line until first responders were finished investigating the scene.
SEPTA released a statement on X addressing the incident. The statement read: “Thorndale: Service is suspended until further notice due to an Amtrak fatality.”
The Amtrak 663 Train departed from New York and was headed toward Harrisburg.
216 passengers were on the train. No injuries were reported.
The Office of Student Life emailed the campus community regarding the incident at 1:07 p.m. with further information.
Radnor Police and Amtrak Police are currently investigating.
This is a developing story, and The Villanovan will continue to provide updates as they are released.
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UHelp 24/7 Help Line: 833-646-1526
Villanova Student Health Center: 610-519-4070
Villanova Counseling Center: 610-519-4050
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