Metra train hits woman running across tracks near Northbrook train station, spokeswoman says

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- A Metra train hit a 23-year-old woman running across the tracks near the Northbrook train station Monday night, police and a Metra spokeswoman said.

The woman was in the pedestrian crossing near 1401 Shermer Road just before 6:20 p.m. when a northbound train hit her, Northbrook police said.
[Ads /]


The Northbrook Fire Department took the woman to Evanston Hospital, police said. Her condition was unknown as of Tuesday morning.

The Shermer Road railroad crossing was blocked until 8:15 p.m., and Milwaukee District North trains were delayed for the rest of the night.
[Ads /]
SEE ALSO: Barrington considers pedestrians gates at rail crossing after high school student killed

Metra police are investigating.



The circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately clear.