Metra temporarily stopped service on its Union Pacific Northwest line Saturday afternoon after a train struck a pedestrian near Park Ridge, according to the transit agency.
In a tweet at 1:05 p.m. Metra said inbound and outbound train movement was halted on the UP-NW line after Train #714 struck a pedestrian. Customers were advised to seek alternative transportation and anticipate extensive delays.
Additional details about the incident weren't immediately available.
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