Person dies after becoming trapped underneath crane in western suburb

A person has died after becoming trapped underneath a crane at a suburban business Tuesday, officials said.

According to the Carol Stream Fire Department, first responders were called just after 12 p.m. to Specialty Rolled Metals LLC at 457 Saint Paul Blvd. for a report of a person trapped under a crane.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene and an investigation has been launched by the Carol Stream Police Department and DuPage County Coroner.

Further details on what happened weren’t immediately clear.

Check back for more on this developing story.