Pedestrian Struck By Metra Train Near Arlington Park; Extensive Delays Expected
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A pedestrian was struck by a Metra UP-NW train near Arlington Park Tuesday morning.
Metra Alert UP-NW - Train #636 departing Harvard at 7:35 AM - delayed departure, a pedestrian incident. This train will hold at Harvard until further notice. Updates will be provided.
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) December 10, 2019
According to Metra officials, inbound and outbound trains are halted and extensive delays are expected.
The incident involves Metra train No. 620 at the Arlington Park Metra Station.
Metra Alert UP-NW - ARLINGTON PARK CUSTOMERS - Please be advised trains will no stop at the Arlington Park station until further notice. Customers at Arlington Park should use Arlington Heights or Palatine.
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) December 10, 2019
Trains will not be stopping at Arlington Park station until further notice, Metra officials reported. Commuters should go to Arlington Heights or Palatine.
Police said Wilke Road is currently closed at Northwest Highway.
Metra Alert UP-NW - Train #640 departing Harvard at 9:35 AM - will not operate, ongoing pedestrian incident. Customers at Harvard and Woodstock should board the next inbound train from Crystal Lake.
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) December 10, 2019
Train No. 640 will not be operating due to this incident. Commuters at Harvard and Woodstock should board an inbound train from Crystal Lake.
This is a developing story.