Man fatally struck by Blue Line train early Sunday

Chicago
Chicago police said a man was found dead after he was struck by a CTA Blue Line train near the Illinois Medical District. Photo credit Getty Images

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — A man has died after a rail incident early Sunday morning on the Near West Side.

Chicago police said the man was struck by a CTA Blue Line train around 4 a.m. near the Illinois Medical District, where officers said responders found the man's body severed at the midsection.

The CTA said Blue Line service was temporarily suspended between Pulaski Road and LaSalle Street due to a police investigation.

Police officials said the man’s identity was unknown.

Service has since resumed with delays.

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