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A woman is in critical condition after being set on fire Tuesday morning during an argument aboard a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train in the Loop. The incident, which police are investigating as an aggravated battery, has renewed concerns over public safety on the city's transit system.
The attack occurred at approximately 9 a.m. on a Blue Line train near the Clark and Lake station. According to Chicago Police, a man and the woman were engaged in a verbal altercation when the man poured a flammable liquid on her and ignited it. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the assault. First responders arrived quickly and transported the victim to a local hospital with severe burns covering a significant portion of her body, where she was listed in critical condition.
Authorities have not yet released detailed descriptions of the suspect or the victim. The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the violent encounter, reviewing surveillance footage from the train and the station to identify the person responsible. The shocking Loop transit attack happened during the morning commute, and investigators are urging any witnesses to come forward with information.
The CTA has stated it is cooperating fully with the police investigation. This incident is one of several high-profile violent crimes on the CTA system in recent years, prompting ongoing debates among city officials and residents about the effectiveness of current security measures. Local reports indicate police are canvassing the area for additional witnesses and video evidence as the search for the suspect continues. No arrests have been made as of Tuesday afternoon.
