An individual strolling too near tracks was struck and injured by a Metra Union Pacific West practice Tuesday morning close to the Winfield station, in keeping with Metra officers.
The individual was struck by inbound practice No. 26 about 7:40 a.m., the official mentioned. The practice, which was stopping on the Winfield station, was working almost half-hour delayed.
The individual was taken to Central DuPage Hospital. Metra spokeswoman Martha Hill mentioned the sufferer was male, however was unable to offer his age or situation.
The DuPage County sheriff’s workplace, which responded first to the scene, mentioned the individual survived, spokesman Michael Cirolia mentioned.
Instantly after the crash, trains have been halted in each instructions for almost two hours, in keeping with Metra alerts.
Excessive chilly climate Tuesday induced points on almost all of Metra’s traces, although all the pieces was working usually early within the afternoon, Hill mentioned. A cracked rail on the BNSF line that induced delays earlier within the morning has been repaired, she mentioned. The chilly climate even induced switching points on the Rock Island line however didn’t end in delays, she mentioned.
