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id: d5a61e8ad5
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-11 08:50 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 08:50 CST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# Train strikes vehicle near Western Springs, halting service

Metra said an Amtrak train struck a vehicle near Western Springs Wednesday morning, and train service was halted.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/chicago/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Metra](/chicago/wiki/metra.md), [Amtrak](/chicago/wiki/amtrak.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [FOX 32 Chicago](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/western-springs-train-crash), 2026-11-11 08:50 CST: Amtrak train strikes vehicle near Western Springs, Metra says

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