Person dies after falling onto CTA tracks on Near North Side, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A person was killed after falling onto CTA tracks on the Near North Side Sunday afternoon, Chicago police said.



The death happened around 4:30 p.m. near North Avenue and North Sedgwick Street.

Officials said a female person, whose exact age was not known, came into contact with the third rail and died at the scene.

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Kimball-bound Brown Line train service was delayed at Sedgwick for some time Sunday evening, the CTA said.



Chicago police are investigating.

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