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1 dead after Metra train strikes vehicle near Norwood Park, officials say

By Cody King
Published  January 11, 2025 5:15pm CST
Norwood Park
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • One person has died after their vehcicle was struck by a Metra train near Norwood Park Saturday afternoon.
    • The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m., with the train scheduled to arrive in Harvard at 5:20 p.m.
    • Inbound and outbound Metra train service near Norwood Park has been halted; the duration of delays and details on injuries are unknown.

NORWOOD PARK, Ill. - One person is dead after their vehicle was struck by a Metra train near Norwood Park Saturday afternoon, officials said.

The incident occurred around 4:20 p.m. and has led to major delays. 

Further details on the crash and the person's identity haven't been released. The Cook County Coroner was called to the scene. 

Metra said the train, scheduled to arrive in Harvard at 5:20 p.m., was stopped because of the crash. 

Inbound and outbound Metra trains near Norwood Park were halted and extensive delays were reported. As of around 6:15 p.m., trains were on the move, but the delays will continue.

This is a developing story. We will provide updates as they become available.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by Metra. 

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