LOMBARD, Ill. (WLS) -- A freight train on the Metra UP West tracks fatally struck a pedestrian Thursday morning, authorities said.
The incident occurred near Finley Road and Crescent Boulevard.
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Metra UP West service was halted west of Lombard and all outbound trains were ending at Villa Park. At about 8:30 a.m., Metra said trains were operating again west of Lombard with extensive delays and then after train #22 passes Villa Park, service was again halted, before resuming at about 10 a.m.
Chopper 7HD flew above the scene as emergency crews responded to the scene.