2 dead, 1 hurt in Amtrak train crash in Western Springs

An Amtrak train collided with a vehicle Wednesday morning at a railway crossing in west suburban Western Springs, leaving two people dead and at least one injured.

The crash happened at 8 a.m. when a westbound Amtrak train hit a vehicle on the tracks at Wolf Road in Western Springs, a statement from the village of Western Springs said. The village is about 20 miles west of Chicago.

The accident resulted in two deceased individuals, and one person was transported to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, according to the statement.

Several law enforcement and emergency response teams are on site as the investigation continues.

Crossings at Grand Avenue and Wolf Road are closed but Lawn Avenue remains open. All traffic and pedestrians should avoid the area until further notice.

An Amtrak spokesperson did not immediately have details.

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