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Man dies after Metra train strikes vehicle in Arlington Heights

An 86-year-old man died in the collision, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

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A man died after a vehicle was hit by a Metra train Nov. 12, 2020, near Northwest Highway and Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights.

A man died after a vehicle was hit by a Metra train Nov. 12, 2020, near Northwest Highway and Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights.

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A man died after a Metra train crashed into a vehicle Thursday in Arlington Heights.

The crash happened about 2:10 p.m. at the intersection of Northwest Highway and Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights police said.

An 86-year-old man died in the collision, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Officials from Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows responded to the incident.

Metra police are investigating.

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