Metra BNSF train strikes, kills pedestrian at Naperville station

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(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra BNSF train Friday morning at the Naperville station, according to the transit agency.

Inbound train no. 1214 struck the person around 6 a.m. in the western suburb, according to Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile. The person, female, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The train had no passengers at the time.

The station will be closed for several hours for an investigation.

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