Man Struck And Killed By Amtrak Passenger Train In Florence County

The victim is presumed to be homeless but his identity was not immediately known.

One man was killed after being struck by an Amtrak passenger train in Florence County Wednesday.

The incident occurred around 3:30am near the Southpark Shopping Center crossing.

Train 97 was traveling from New York to Miami when it struck the person.

There were 162 people on board and no other injuries were reported.

The victim is presumed to be homeless but his identity was not immediately known.

Amtrak is working with the Florence Police Department to investigate the incident.