Death investigation underway after CTA worker found dead on tracks

A CTA employee was found dead on the tracks at the LaSalle and Van Buren stop in the Loop early Saturday.

At about 1:48 a.m., the male CTA employee was found unresponsive on the tracks.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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According to preliminary information from police, the employee may have made contact with the third rail.

Area Three detectives are investigating.