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  "path": "/news/2026/02/17/metra-bnsf-train-strike-westmont",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-17T14:09:38.812Z",
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  "textContent": "<p>A Metra BNSF train struck a pedestrian in suburban Westmont on Tuesday morning, halting trains in the west suburbs.</p><p>Outbound train no. 1207 struck the person around 7:13 a.m. in a crossing at Cass Avenue, according to agency spokeswoman Meg Reile. </p><p>She did not have the condition of the person or an estimated time when trains would resume moving.</p><p>Authorities in Westmont did not immediately share additional information.</p>",
  "title": "Metra BNSF train strikes pedestrian in Westmont",
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