A routine Tuesday stop at Emerson Park station turned into a nightmare when a Collinsville woman was critically injured after being struck by a MetroLink train in East St. Louis. Relatives say they have been left scrambling for answers as law enforcement launches an inquiry into how the collision happened.
According to STLtoday, the collision occurred on the Emerson Park platform on Tuesday, and that coverage cites the Belleville News-Democrat in reporting that the victim is from Collinsville. The reporting also notes that the woman’s mother has asked police to determine what happened at the station, while family members are urging anyone with information to speak with investigators.
Emerson Park station and safety upgrades
Emerson Park is a MetroLink stop served by both the Red and Blue lines, along with several bus routes, according to Metro Transit. The agency has said it conducts internal reviews after collisions and provides support to operators while law enforcement investigates. Metro issued a similar statement following a March 2025 incident, according to previous coverage…