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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Blue Line trains running on West Side after ‘medical emergency’ disrupts service

CTA Blue Line service was suspended between Austin and Forest Park because of a medical emergency Aug. 22, 2020. | Sun-Times file photo

CTA Blue Line service has been partially suspended between the West Side and the west suburbs because of a medical emergency.

Service was suspended between Austin and Forest Park shortly before 7 a.m. because of a “medical emergency on the tracks near Forest Park,” according to a service alert from the CTA.

Forest Park fire officials did not provide additional details about the emergency Sunday morning.

Trains resumed service shortly after 8:30 a.m., CTA said.

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