Man dies after making contact with third rail on CTA Blue Line tracks

CHICAGO - A man was found dead early Thursday on the CTA Blue Line tracks, according to Chicago police.

What we know:

Police said officers responded around 3:43 a.m. to the 700 block of South Central Avenue, where a man was found unresponsive on the train tracks. He had made contact with the third rail and died at the scene.

The CTA said service stopped at about 3:49 a.m. between the Pulaski and Forest Park stations due to the medical emergency. By about 5:30 a.m., trains were moving again and service was being restored.

No other injuries were reported.

What we don't know:

The identity of the man is unknown at this time.

What's next:

Detectives are conducting a death investigation, pending autopsy results.

What you can do:

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