Metra train hits vehicle in Chicago's south suburbs
ROBBINS, Ill. (CBS) -- A vehicle was struck by a Metra train in south suburban Robbins Monday afternoon, right before the start of the afternoon rush. Metra reported Rock Island District Line train 419, scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 4:02 p.m., hit a vehicle in Robbins.
One Fatality Confirmed After Metra Train Collision with Vehicle in Chicago's Norwood Park
A Metra train struck a vehicle in Chicago's Norwood Park, causing at least one death. The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. and involved train 717. Details on how the crash happened are still unclear.
1 hospitalized after Metra Rock Island Line train hits vehicle near Robbins
ROBBINS, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was hospitalized, after a Metra train hit a vehicle in the south suburbs Monday afternoon. The male driver of the vehicle was taken to Christ hospital, Metra said. His condition was not immediately released. The commuter rail said to expect extensive delays after the crash on the Rock Island Line near Robbins.
‘Extensive' Metra delays expected after vehicle struck by train in south suburbs
"Extensive" delays along Metra's Rock Island District line were likely after a vehicle was struck by a train on Monday afternoon near south suburban Robbins, the transit agency said.
Vehicle removed after being hit by Rock Island Metra train south of Chicago
It was not clear how the vehicle ended up on the tracks to be hit by a train in Robbins. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
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