Metra UP-North train collides with semi in Wilmette, service suspended

Published May 7, 2026 3:50 PM CDT

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.


 

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