ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team via WLS logo

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 2:01PM

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) — A pedestrian was struck by a Metra Union Pacific Northwest train in northwest suburban Arlington Heights Wednesday morning.

Metra said inbound and outbound UP-NW train movement near Arlington Heights has been halted.

Metra Rock Island Line train hits car in Midlothian

Extensive delays are expected.

Arlington Heights police said on Twitter to avoid a railroad crossing at Ridge and Northwest Highway. Ridge is closed at the racks while Northwest Highway remains open.

Further details were not immediately available.

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