Metra UP-North train collides with semi in Wilmette, service suspended
Metra UP-North train collides with semi in Wilmette
A Metra UP-North train and a semi-truck reportedly crashed at Green Bay Road and Linden on Thursday afternoon in Wilmette.
WILMETTE, Ill. - A Metra UP-North train and a semi-truck reportedly crashed at Green Bay Road and Linden on Thursday afternoon in Wilmette.
What we know:
According to Evanston police, all Metra UP-North lines will be closed in both directions during the investigation of the incident.
Metra alerted its customers that around 2:45 p.m. UPN train #337 scheduled to arrive at Kenosha at 3:45 p.m. was stopped near Wilmette due to striking a semi-truck.
Two people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries, according to Metra officials.
(Fox Chicago)
By Thursday evening, all trains had returned to their normal schedules.
The Source: Details for this story were provided by Metra and the Evanston Police Department.