An arson investigation is underway after a woman was set on fire while riding a CTA Blue Line in Chicago’s Loop on Monday night.
According to Chicago police, a 26-year-old woman got into an argument with a 45-year-old man on the train in the 100 block of West Lake Street around 9:25 p.m. Police said the fight became physical when the man poured a liquid on the woman and set her on fire.
Police said the woman got off the train and fell to the ground. A witness told CBS Chicago that they saw the victim jump off the train and bystanders come to her aid.
She sustained severe burns and was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
CBS Chicago has obtained video of the aftermath, which shows a woman with significant burns on her head.
No arrests have been made.
Chicago police arson detectives are investigating.
