1 hospitalized after Metra Rock Island Line train hits vehicle near Robbins

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Extensive delays expected on Rock Island Line after train hits vehicle
Extensive delays are expected on the Metra Rock Island Line, after a train hit a 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.

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His condition was not immediately released.

The commuter rail said to expect extensive delays after the crash on the Rock Island Line near Robbins.

Train No. 419, scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 4:02 p.m. was delayed after hitting the vehicle.

Train No. 430, which was scheduled to depart Joliet at 4:30 p.m., will not operate because of the crash. Train No. 432 was the next inbound train to leave Joliet, Metra said.

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Train No. 701, which was scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 4:56 p.m., was operating 25 to 30 minutes behind schedule.

Chopper 7 was over the scene after 4 p.m. Police and fire crews had responded.

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