South Shore Line train derails near Millennium Station; 4 hurt

ByJesse Kirsch WLS logo
Saturday, February 22, 2020
South Shore Line train derails near Millennium Station; 4 hurt
A South Shore Line train derailed in the Loop Saturday morning, injuring four people.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A South Shore Line train derailed Saturday morning while entering Millennium Station, injuring four people.

The train was pulling into the station about 7:30 a.m. when it experienced a low-speed derailment, a spokesperson for the line said. The third car derailed near lower Monroe Street.

There were 74 passengers on the train, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Four adult passengers suffered minor injuries and were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The rest of the passengers were safely evacuated.

South Shore trains should be running for the rest of the day while officials assess the situation. One track is still operating.

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