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Amtrak train kills pedestrian in Cook Co.

An Amtrak train has struck and killed a pedestrian at a rail station in Edgebrook.

Amtrak spokeswoman Karina Romero said the train was en route Saturday from Milwaukee when it hit a person on the tracks about 11 miles outside of Chicago. She referred to the person as a "trespasser."

The collision occurred at about 6:50 p.m.

The train was standing while emergency crews worked outside. There were no injuries on board.

A spokesman for the suburban rail service Metra says the Milwaukee District North Line will be delayed until the tracks are cleared.