Freight train hits pedestrian near Hinsdale; extensive delays on Metra BNSF Railway
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A freight train hit a pedestrian late Wednesday morning, halting trains on Metra's BNSF Railway for about an hour.
Metra said all inbound and outbound BNSF Railway trains were near Hinsdale as of around 11:30 a.m., after a pedestrian was hit by a freight train.
BNSF trains were given clearance to resume service at restricted speeds near HInsdale by about 12:35 p.m., and riders should expect extensive delays early Wednesday afternoon.
Additional details were not immediately available regarding the pedestrian who was hit.
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