(STMW) — A man struck by the CTA Purple Line train late Friday afternoon in north suburban Evanston has died.
The man jumped from the platform in front of a northbound train at 900 Foster Street at about 4 p.m., according to Evanston police. The incident is being investigated as a suicide.
Police investigators and the Evanston Fire Department are on the scene waiting for heavy equipment to extricate the victim, who is underneath the train, police said. The man has not yet been positively identified but is being described as between 20 and 30 years old.
The area around the Foster Street station is currently inaccessible, police said. Foster Street between Maple and Sherman avenues is also closed, according to the fire department.
CTA Purple Line trains will be stopped while police investigate.
The CTA said Purple Line service is temporarily suspended between Howard and Linden. Purple Line Express trains are operating only between Howard and the Loop.
Shuttle buses are available to provide connecting service from Howard to Linden, and travelers are urged to use the No. 201 or No. 205 Central buses as an alternative.
No estimate was given for restoration of service, but the CTA said it is working to restore service as quickly as possible.
Commuters are urged to allow extra time for their trips.
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