One Dead After Train Strikes Vehicle Near Arlington Heights; Metra UP-NW Inbound And Outbound Moving With Extensive Delays
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Inbound and outbound trains are moving with extensive delays after a train on the Metra UP-NW line struck a vehicle near Arlington Heights Thursday afternoon, Metra officials said. One person died in the incident, the Cook County Medical Examiner confirms.
Train #6444, which was scheduled to arrive at Ogilvie Transportation Center struck the vehicle shortly before 2:30 p.m., according to a tweet from Metra.
Officials anticipate extensive delays.
This is a developing story.
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