Commuters faced a chaotic morning Thursday when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train in the northwest suburbs, causing significant delays on the Milwaukee District West line. The tragic incident, which occurred early in the hour just as rush hour was dawning, happened in Bartlett, as confirmed by local law enforcement.

Officials from Metra reported the collision around 5:20 A.M., quickly leading to the announcement of "extensive delays due to a pedestrian incident." The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed, but authorities from Bartlett police confirmed the individual succumbed to their injuries, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. A stalled train obstructed the intersection at Western and Oak Avenues, and prolonged disruptions to the service were anticipated throughout the morning.

The aftermath of the incident saw inbound train movement temporarily suspended, with service inching back to life around 6:30 A.M. as a single track reopened. Metra, grappling with the situation, announced Train No. 2202 would be halting its journey at Bartlett, not proceeding further as investigations by the Metra police got underway.

With the morning commute in disarray, Bartlett police advised travelers to consider alternative routes to bypass the scene of the stoppage. Commuters embroiled in the travel mayhem were encouraged to stay informed of the latest developments by checking alerts on the Metra website, as noted by CBS Chicago. The investigation into the fatality by Metra police is active, and further details are pending.