Metra Electric trains halted at Hazel Crest after pedestrian struck

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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Metra Electric trains halted at Hazel Crest after pedestrian struck
Metra Electric trains halted at Hazel Crest after pedestrian struckA pedestrian was struck by an inbound train on the Metra Electric District line near Hazel Crest Thursday morning.

HAZEL CREST, Ill. (WLS) -- A pedestrian was struck by an inbound train on the Metra Electric District line near Hazel Crest Thursday morning.

Inbound Train No. 708 hit a person between the Hazel Crest and Calumet stations around 8:15 a.m.

Inbound and outbound service was temporarily stopped for an investigation.

Officials said a female was sitting on the platform with her legs dangling and sustained injuries to one foot. She is expected to be OK.

Metra advised riders to listen for real-time announcements on trains and on platforms or check the Metra Electric Twitter account or metrarail.com for the latest updates.

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