A person was struck by a Metra Electric Service train Tuesday in South Shore.
A male was crossing the tracks about 2:14 p.m. in the 7300 block of South Exchange Avenue when he was hit by a train, Chicago police said.
He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, police said.
South Chicago Branch trains are operating on a single track in the area because of the collision, according to Metra service alerts.
Metra Alert ME - The inbound track is open, trains will be single tracking on the South Chicago Branch until further notice. Trains may be delayed up to 15 minutes due to train #325 striking a pedestrian.
— Metra Electric (@metraMED) March 10, 2020
