Metra train kills pedestrian in Naperville
An inbound Metra train struck and killed a pedestrian Friday afternoon in Naperville.
The accident, which caused several delays and cancellations for the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe line, took place about a quarter-mile east of the Naperville station at 4:15 p.m., said Metra spokesman Michael Gillis.
The train involved in the accident remained on scene; however, passengers were transferred to another train, Gillis said.
No other people were injured, Gillis said.
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