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Person fatally struck by Metra train in Elmhurst

By Sun-Times Media Wire

Sun-Times Media Wire

Published November 18, 2020 9:48 PM CST

Published November 18, 2020 9:48 PM CST

ELMHURST, Ill. - A person was killed after being hit by a Metra train Wednesday in west suburban Elmhurst.

The pedestrian was struck about 6 p.m. on the Union Pacific West tracks near Haven Avenue, according to a Metra spokesman.

Elmhurst officials said the person was killed in the collision.

The tracks were reopened for service about 9:25 p.m., according to Metra.