Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Northbrook, Metra Milwaukee North Line Affected
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Extensive delays are expected for the Metra Milwaukee North Line after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a freight train near Northbrook Monday.
Metra Alert MD-N - Train #2152 departing Deerfield at 6:20 PM - delayed departure, earlier freight train striking a pedestrian
— Metra MD-N (@metraMDN) August 26, 2019
Inbound train No. 2151 departing from Deerfield at 6:20 p.m. is delayed, Metra officials said in a tweet.
According to the Village of Northbrook officials, the railroad crossing at Sherman Road in downtown Northbrook is now open.
Metra Alert MD-N - Inbound and outbound train movement halted near Northbrook, freight train struck a pedestrian, extensive delays expected
— Metra MD-N (@metraMDN) August 26, 2019
Earlier Monday Metra officials said both inbound and outbound Milwaukee North Line trains were halted near Northbook.
This is a developing.