Man killed by Metra train near Westmont stop, lines reopened

Metra police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by an outbound Metra train near the Westmont stop early Tuesday morning.

The collision occurred at about 7:15 a.m., according to Metra officials.

All traffic on the BNSF line that runs between Aurora and Union Station in the city was halted for about an hour as a result. Full service was restored at about 8:15 a.m.

The collision remains under investigation.