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Man Dies After Falling Onto Roosevelt Red Line Tracks

By Mary Chappell

CHICAGO (CBS) — A man died after falling onto the Roosevelt CTA Red Line tracks Friday night, police said.

The man was standing by himself at about 11:10 p.m. when he stumbled and fell onto the tracks, authorities said. When he fell, he hit his head and was electrocuted. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Area Three detectives are investigating.

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