Pedestrian struck, killed by Metra train in Downers Grove

Metra BNSF train hits, kills pedestrian in Downers Grove, causing extensive delays
A Metra BNSF train fatally struck a pedestrian Tuesday morning near the Downers Grove station, causing extensive delays during rush hour. It was the second consecutive day a pedestrian was hit by a Metra train in the area,
Second pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train in Downers Grove, Illinois in 24 hours
This is the second BNSF Metra train to hit a pedestrian in Downers Grove in 24 hours. Just after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, a train hit and killed a pedestrian Metra BNSF line were halted just in time for the afternoon rush, after a train hit and killed a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Metra BNSF train in Downers Grove strikes pedestrian; 2nd time in less than 24 hours
Around 4:40 p.m. Monday, BNSF outbound trains were stopped near Main Street in Downers Grove due to train #1272 striking a pedestrian, according to an alert. Both inbound and outbound trains experienced "extensive delays" as a result, Metra said.
Metra BNSF train strikes pedestrian in Downers Grove, delays expected
The crash happened before 8 a.m. near Main Street in Downers Grove. Metra said BNSF train #1228 was stopped after the crash. A village spokesperson said the Main Street train crossing would be closed for investigation.
Metra train fatally hits pedestrian in Downers Grove for second day in a row
A Metra train heading struck a pedestrian near the Main Street Railroad Crossing in Downers Grove Tuesday morning, according to Downers Grove officials.
Pedestrian dead following second fatal Metra crash in 24 hours in Downers Grove
BNSF train #1228, scheduled to arrive at Chicago's Union Station at 8 a.m. struck a pedestrian near the Main Street Downers Grove station. It marks the second crash in 24 hours in the same area.
Metra trains halted in Chicago's west suburbs after train hits pedestrian
Trains on the Metra BNSF line were halted just in time for the afternoon rush Monday, after a train hit a pedestrian in Downers Grove, Illinois. Inbound and outbound trains were stopped near the Downers Grove/Main Street station.
Delays on Metra BNSF train line due to emergency track repairs
Metra commuters in the western suburbs will likely experience delays on Tuesday morning after tracks needed emergency repairs.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train in Downers Grove
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in Downers Grove early this morning, less than 24 hours after another pedestrian was struck and killed by a commuter train in roughly the same area Monday.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train in Downers Grove for second day in a row; service halted in both directions
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in Downers Grove Tuesday morning, at the same station where a fatal train accident happened Monday afternoon. According to Metra,
Metra BNSF trains halted after train hits, kills pedestrian
Inbound and outbound trains were stopped near the Downers Grove/Main Street station. With territories ranging from Arizona to New Hampshire, mountain lions are able to adapt to a variety of habitats.
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