Pedestrian struck, killed by Metra train in Downers Grove

Second pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train in Downers Grove, Illinois in 24 hours
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove, Illinois Tuesday morning. According to Metra officials, an inbound BNSF train hit a pedestrian around 7:30 a.m. in Downers Grove. The victim was killed,
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.
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 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.
Metra train hits, kills man near Downers Grove Main St. station
BNSF Metra trains are moving again in the west suburbs after a train hit a man, the commuter rail and police said Monday.
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.
Metra BNSF train hits pedestrian in Downers Grove
Metra train #1228 hit the pedestrian around 7:30 a.m. near the Downers Grove station at 5001 Main Street, according to the transit agency. Trains were stopped in both directions with "extensive delays" expected, according to Metra.
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.
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.
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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