2nd pedestrian killed by Metra BNSF train in less than 24 hours in Downers Grove​on February 25, 2025 at 11:13 pm

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) — A pedestrian died after being struck by a Metra BNSF train on Tuesday morning, the agency said.

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The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. near Main Street in Downers Grove.

Metra said it involved BNSF train #1228.

Police said the pedestrain was taken to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital where they died from their injuries.

A village spokesperson said the Main Street train crossing would be closed for investigation.

It is unknown how long delays will be in place.

An extra train will accommodate passengers from Fairview Ave/Downers Grove to Chicago.

Train #1244 will also not operate temporarily.

On Monday evening, a train also struck a pedestrain in the same area.

Monday’s crash was near Gilbert Avenue, and Metra spokesperson said that person also did not survive.

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