Metra train strikes pedestrian near Wheaton
A Metra train on the Union Pacific/West Line was stopped Tuesday evening near Wheaton after striking a pedestrian.
The accident between the Wheaton and Winfield stations involved train No. 55, which left Chicago at 5:34 p.m. Other trains traveling to Elburn and Chicago were delayed because of the crash, Metra said on its website.
Train No. 55 will not operate past Winfield tonight due to the incident. Train No. 65 will accommodate Train No. 55's passengers.
Train No. 64 will not operate tonight, and Train No. 66 will make all stops into Chicago, according to Metra's website.
Check back for more details on this developing story.
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