Man dies after falling onto CTA tracks at Clark/Lake, police say; major Blue Line disruptions

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Blue Line service was temporarily suspended on Tuesday morning due to a death investigation, Chicago police said.



Chicago police said a man fell onto the tracks at the Clark/Lake station in the Loop at about 1:59 a.m.

He died at the scene. Police are conducting a death investigation.

Video shows as the station in the Loop was closed for hours.



There was no train service between Grand and UIC-Halsted. The CTA said shuttle buses were available from Grand to UIC-Halsted.



All services were restored by 6:30 a.m. CTA said some trains and platforms may be busier than usual.
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