Metra BNSF train strikes, kills pedestrian at Naperville station

Friday, April 29, 2022
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra BNSF train Friday morning at the Naperville station, according to the transit agency.

Inbound train no. 1214 struck the person around 6 a.m. in the western suburb, according to Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile. The person, female, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The train had no passengers at the time.

Metra said all inbound and outbound trains were halted after train #1214 struck a pedestrian. Shortly after 7 a.m., Metra said trains were running again with delays.

The station will be closed for several hours for an investigation.
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Further details were not immediately available.

The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report.

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