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A person was struck and killed by a Metra train Friday evening in Downers Grove.
The incident occurred about 7 p.m. at the Main Street station on Metra’s BNSF Line, according to a Metra spokesperson.
The person was pronounced dead at the scene, the spokesperson said.
Later Friday evening, trains were running with significant delays.
No other details were immediately known.