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.
READ MORE: At Least 15 Shot, 1 Killed In Weekend Violence In ChicagoREAD MORE: MISSING: Queen Redd, 38, Last Seen In Hyde Park In DecemberMetra 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.
MORE NEWS: Chicago Weather: Mainly Clear And Not As Cold Sunday NightMetra 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.
