Traffic & Transit
Train Strikes Pedestrian Near Mount Prospect: Metra
Inbound and outbound train movement has been halted Tuesday night following the incident.
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train (No. 633) at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday night. According to a social media post from Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, both inbound and outbound train movement was still halted as of 6:40 p.m.
Daily Herald reports a woman was killed when the train struck her at around 5:20 p.m.
Metra Alert UP-NW - Extra train will originate from DesPlaines and make all stops to Ogilvie Transportation Center, train #633 striking a pedestrian at Mt. Prospect
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) September 20, 2022
Metra Alert UP-NW - Train #647, scheduled to arrive Barrington at 6:48 PM will terminate at DesPlaines, train #633 striking a pedestrian.
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) September 20, 2022
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