Freight train hits pedestrian in Deerfield: police

DEERFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- A freight train struck a pedestrian in the northern suburbs on Saturday afternoon, police said.

Deerfield police said inbound and outbound Metra Milwaukee North trains are stopped near Lake Cook Road.
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The train crossing at Osterman, Hazel, and Greenwood avenues will be shut down until further notice for an ongoing investigation, police and Metra said.


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Officials did not immediately provide further information about the collision or the pedestrian's condition.