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NJ Transit bus strikes and kills man in Philadelphia

The crash occurred around 5:50 p.m. on Arch Street at Independence Mall, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

Derek Callahan

Mar 8, 2026, 9:49 PM

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A man was killed after being struck by a NJ Transit bus Sunday in Philadelphia, authorities said.

The crash occurred around 5:50 p.m. on Arch Street at Independence Mall, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:55 p.m.

Authorities did not immediately release the victim’s identity.

It was not immediately clear what led to the incident.

NJ Transit did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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