Woman Found Dead at O'Hare Airport

CHICAGO (AP) — A tragic incident unfolded at O’Hare International Airport on Thursday morning when firefighters discovered a deceased woman entangled in a baggage-processing machine. The Chicago Fire Department received a call at approximately 7:45 a.m. regarding a person trapped in machinery used for moving luggage. Upon arrival, firefighters found the woman caught in a conveyor belt system located in a non-public baggage area. The woman, estimated to be around 40 years old, did not appear to be an airport employee, raising questions about how she accessed the restricted area. Firefighters promptly turned the scene over to police investigators, who confirmed that the woman was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The Chicago Police Department has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her presence in the baggage room. Notably, there was a significant delay in the response time, as the woman was reportedly discovered at 2:27 a.m., yet firefighters were not called until over five hours later. The reasons for this delay remain unclear, with both the fire department and police communications office not providing immediate explanations. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to this tragic incident at one of the nation’s busiest airports.