Man Fatally Struck By Metra Train In LaGrange; Delays Expected On BNSF Line

CHICAGO (CBS)– A man was fatally struck by a Metra train in LaGrange Tuesday morning.

According to the LaGrange Fire Department, the man was crossing the tracks at Kensington and Burlington avenues just before 7 a.m.

Metra Alert BNSF – Inbound and outbound train movement halted near LaGrange Road, train #9502 struck a pedestrian. Extensive delays are expected, updates will be provided.

— Metra BNSF (@metraBNSF) February 23, 2021

Inbound and outbounds trains are halted near LaGrange Road, according to Metra. Extensive delays are expected.

Metra Alert BNSF – Train #9506 and #9530 will not operate today due to the ongoing pedestrian incident near LaGrange. Train #1306 or a delayed inbound train will accommodate the Customers.

— Metra BNSF (@metraBNSF) February 23, 2021

The incident is under investigation.