Pedestrian struck by Metra UP Northwest train near Palatine
CHICAGO (CBS) – Train services are halted after a pedestrian was hit by a Metra UP-NW train near Palatine Sunday morning.
Metra says the person was struck by train No. 712 around 11:40 a.m.
Metra Alert UP-NW - Inbound and outbound train movement has been halted near Palatine due to a pedestrian being struck by train #712
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The age, gender, and condition of the pedestrian were not immediately available.
Extensive delays are expected. Customers can visit Metra.com for updates.