Boy struck, killed by freight train in Northeast Philly, police say

A teenager who had been reported missing was fatally struck by a freight train in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia. The incident occurred late Monday night. Police officials conducted a search in a wooded area near Welsh and Neil roads following the tragedy. Authorities have confirmed that the boy died as a result of the collision. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident in Northeast Philly is ongoing by local police.