Norfolk Southern Train Locomotive Fire Above Dan Ryan (I-90/I-94) at 63rd Street; Lanes Shut Down

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IDOT photo of black Norfolk Southern locomotive over Dan Ryan Expressway near 63rd Street (travelmidwest.com Dan Ryan).

Chicago firefighters and police responded about 3:40 p.m. to a report of a locomotive fire near 63nd Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway.

A tower ladder truck was extended up to the bridge and train. Expressway lanes were blocked during firefighter operations.

A Level I Hazmat was requested about 3:50 p.m. at 63rd and Wentworth for the train fire. The Hazmat Level I was secured at about 4:00 p.m. Friday.


Smoke obscures the Dan Ryan expressway during a locomotive fire Friday afternoon (IDOT photo/travelmidwest.com Dan Ryan).

The red Line platform was also evacuated, but was reopened a short time later.


Wider view of Dan Ryan and 63rd Street (IDOT photo/travelmidwest.com Dan Ryan).



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