Person struck by Metra Rock Island train near 90th, Hermitage

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Blue Island Branch trains on the Rock Island Metra line are operating with residual delays after a train struck a man on the tracks near 90th and Hermitage in the Beverly neighborhood.

Trains were stopped for a time during the Thursday afternoon rush. It is not known why the man was on the train tracks.

Officials said he was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition.

For the latest information on Metra delays, visit the Metra website.