A Metra train struck a pedestrian, who died at the scene, causing extensive traffic and train delays at Main Street and Hough Street in Barrington Thursday morning. | Photo: Nick Rusin
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
All inbound and outbound trains on the Metra UP-NW line near Barrington are halted after a train fatally struck a pedestrian Thursday morning.
The Metra Police Department, Barrington Fire Department and Barrington Police Department responded around 7:45 a.m. Thursday to the Union Pacific Railroad train tracks in the area of Main Street and Hough Street in Barrington.
A 911 caller reported a female victim had been struck by a train and appeared to be deceased.
Officers and paramedics arrived and confirmed the victim was dead at the scene, officials said. No one else was injured.
The Lake County Coroner’s Office was notified and responded to the scene.
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