Metra train hits pedestrian in north Chicago suburbs
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (CBS) -- Metra trains on the Milwaukee District North line were halted Monday evening after a train hit a pedestrian in Northbrook.
At 6:19 p.m., Northbrook police were called to the Northbrook Metra station at 1401 Shermer Rd. after someone was struck by a southbound train.
The person hit by the train was taken to an area hospital.
The Shermer Road railroad crossing was blocked off while police investigated.
After the incident, both inbound and outbound Milwaukee District North trains were halted near Northbrook. Extensive delays on the line were expected.
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