Overview

• The collision occurred just after 2 p.m. Friday when a freight train struck a semi-truck at La Grange Station, closing the rail crossing for emergency response
• No fatalities or injuries have been confirmed and the status of any casualties remains unknown
• Metra initially halted all outbound BNSF trains at Union Station before resuming limited service between Chicago and Berwyn and between Aurora and Fairview Avenue
• Commuters are advised to seek alternative options such as the Union Pacific West Line while the BNSF line operates only in two segments
• Metra train police investigators are examining the scene to determine the cause of the crash and clear the tracks for full service restoration