Man struck by Metra train in Glenview
An inbound Metra train struck and killed a man in Glenview early Wednesday evening, according to a Metra spokesman.
The man was struck about 5:45 p.m. near Chestnut Avenue, between the Glenview and North Glenview stations, said Metra spokesman Michael Gillis.
Gillis said trains were backed up in both directions until about 8 p.m., while other trains were canceled.
The train, no. 2148, originated in Deerfield and was scheduled to arrive in Chicago’s Union Station.
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