Metra BNSF train in Downers Grove strikes pedestrian

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.
Metra train hits pedestrian near 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 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 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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