One person fatally struck by train at the 5th Avenue station in Naperville, Illinois
Pedestrian killed after being struck by Metra train in Naperville
The train was reportedly running express from Aurora to Downers Grove when the pedestrian was struck.
Metra BNSF Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian Near Naperville Station
Around 6 a.m., Metra says train #1214 hit a pedestrian near the Naperville stop. The collision was later confirmed fatal by authorities.
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