Person struck and killed by Metra train in Downers Grove

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A person was struck and killed by a Metra train Friday evening in Downers Grove.

The incident occurred about 7 p.m. at the Main Street station on Metra’s BNSF Line, according to a Metra spokesperson.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene, the spokesperson said. Later Friday evening, trains were running with significant delays.

No other details were immediately known.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire & Chicago Sun-Times 2023. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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