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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Person fatally struck by Metra train in Villa Park

A person was fatally struck by a Metra train Dec. 29, 2020, in Villa Park. | Sun-Times file photo

A person died after being struck by a Metra train Tuesday in west suburban Villa Park.

The person was struck by Metra UP-W Train No. 47 about 5:20 p.m. near the Villa Park station, the transit agency said. A Metra spokesperson confirmed the collision was fatal.

Metra Alert UP-W - Inbound and outbound train movement remains halted near Villa Park due to train #47 striking a pedestrian.

— Metra UP-W (@metraUPW) December 30, 2020

Inbound and outbound UP-W service was halted for over two hours as authorities investigated the incident. Trains were running again by about 7:45 p.m., Metra said.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not released details on the death.

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