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Woman hit, killed by Metra train in Woodstock

A woman died after being struck by a Metra train in Woodstock Thursday morning, officials said.

The McHenry County sheriff's deputies were called to the 3400 block of Deep Cut Road around 9:45 a.m. because a woman had been hit by a train on the Union Pacific Northwest Metra line, according to a news release.

Witnesses reported that the woman jumped in front of the eastbound train, but the police said the investigation is ongoing, according to the release.

The victim's name has not yet been released.

Passengers were able to board another train, though there were some delays Thursday morning, according to Metra.

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