Two people were fatally hit by an Amtrak train in Chester, Delaware County at around 4:30 pm on Saturday in the area of the 400 block of Wilson Street. The southbound train, numbered 161, was en route to Washington D.C. at the time. Officials have not confirmed the ages of the victims. A witness, Tracey, claims that she saw a pack of around five to seven children on the tracks shortly before the crash and tried urging them to leave. According to an Amtrak spokesman, the area is fenced and has "no trespassing" signs. Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland reminds residents of the dangers and urges children to stay away from the tracks. The incident caused a halt in rail traffic in the area, and services on the Wilmington line were also suspended. The accident occurred despite warnings to avoid train tracks, which remain a high-risk and deadly place for children to play. More information on the incident is yet to be released.