Woman fatally struck by Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train in Cary

CARY, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman was fatally struck by a Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train in northwest suburban Cary Tuesday morning.

The accident occurred just after 7 a.m. as a Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train headed into the Cary station, Metra said.
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As outbound train number #603 headed into the station, witnesses told police it appeared a woman began crossing the tracks after letting an inbound train pass and was struck and killed by the outbound train.


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Both Metra police and Cary police are investigating. After the crash, inbound and outbound service was halted before resuming with extensive delays at about 9 a.m. Problems are not expected for the afternoon rush.