A pedestrian struck by a Union Pacific freight train in downtown Wheaton on Wednesday, July 22, survived the collision and was transported to Loyola University Medical Center, according to Metra representative Meg Thomas-Reile.

The correction came after Metra initially reported a fatality to Patch. Thomas-Reile later told the outlet the pedestrian had been taken to Loyola, though their condition remained unknown.

The Wheaton Police and Fire Departments received a report of the collision at approximately 9:31 a.m., according to an official City of Wheaton civic alert. Thomas-Reile told Patch the incident occurred "just after 9:40 a.m. near Cross and Front Streets."

Trains halted for more than two hours

Trains along the Union Pacific West line were halted in both directions near College Avenue while Metra Police conducted their investigation, the city's alert stated. The stoppage disrupted morning commuter service.

Train travel resumed just after 11 a.m., according to Patch's reporting. The City of Wheaton issued an updated alert at 11:55 a.m. confirming the railroad tracks had been reopened and police were leaving the area.

What remains unknown

Neither the pedestrian's identity nor their current medical condition has been released. The Wheaton Police Department has not issued a follow-up statement as of Thursday, July 24. Metra Police, who led the investigation, have not publicly detailed the circumstances of the collision, including whether the pedestrian was on or near the tracks at a crossing.

No charges have been announced.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Wheaton Police Department at 630-260-2161.