Man found dead on Blue Line train at O'Hare
CHICAGO (WGN) — A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead on a CTA Blue Line train at O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday morning.
According to police, an adult man was found unresponsive on a Blue Line train at the O'Hare station in the 100 block of West CTA O'Hare Platform Street.
Officers said the man was pronounced dead shortly after he was discovered.
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Currently, it is unclear what led to the man's death and authorities have not yet identified him.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact 911.
Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.
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