2 students killed after Amtrak train strikes vehicle in Western Springs
COOK COUNTY, Ill. - An Amtrak train struck a vehicle in Chicago's west suburbs Wednesday morning, killing two students and disrupting Metra BNSF service.
Western Springs train crash
What we know:
A westbound Amtrak train struck a vehicle around 8 a.m. on the tracks at Wolf Road in Western Springs, according to village officials. Two people were killed in the collision.
Pleasantdale School District 107 said in a statement, "Two of our students were involved in a fatal train crash in Western Springs. Words cannot express the heartbreak and sorrow we feel as we mourn this devastating loss."
District officials are not releasing the students' names or ages.
Inbound and outbound trains on the BNSF line were halted, and extensive delays were expected.
Village officials said no train passengers were injured in the crash. They were transported by bus away from the area.
Wolf Road and Grand Avenue were closed, according to SkyFOX.
What we don't know:
It remains unclear what led up to the crash.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.
What's next:
Emergency personnel were at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
The Source: The information in this story came from Metra and SkyFOX.