UPDATE: A tragic accident has claimed the life of a woman in Chicago’s South Shore area this morning. At approximately 7:55 a.m., a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus struck the woman as it began to move from a stop on South Shore Drive, according to reports from ABC7 Chicago.
Emergency responders from the Chicago Police Department arrived at the scene located in the 7000 block of S. South Shore Drive, where the woman was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Thankfully, there were no other reported injuries related to this incident, but the circumstances surrounding the woman’s fall remain unclear.
Authorities are investigating how the woman slipped just before being struck. The identity and age of the victim have not been released as officials work to inform her family. The Major Accident Investigation Unit is leading the probe, examining factors including the condition of the sidewalks and the operation of the CTA bus at the time of the incident.
As the community mourns this tragic loss, officials urge witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
This incident has raised urgent questions regarding pedestrian safety in the area, as loved ones and residents alike seek closure and answers. Stay tuned for further developments as authorities continue their investigation into this heartbreaking event.
