Police and firefighter/paramedics from Chicago responded about 7:50 a.m. February 22, 2020 to a report of a passenger train derailment at 14th Street and Prairie
Total of 3 passengers were initially reported injured — all ambulatory (Code Yellow-to-Code Green). A total of 78 passengers and crew members were listed on the train.
The train is derailed approximately 200 yards from the station. Firefighters are walking passengers back to the station approximately the distance of the 200 yards.
The Still and Box and EMS Plan 1 was struck out by 8:13 a.m.
Tweet possibly incorrect … Derailment near Monroe/McCormick Busway … Millennium Park …
Metra Alert ME – Inbound and outbound trains may be operating with minor delays, South Shore derailment near Millennium Station.
— Metra Electric (@metraMED) February 22, 2020
EMSP1/S&B at Lower Monroe/McCormick Place Bus Way due to the train derailment (Metra). 74 passengers 3 transports all Green Adults to Northwestern Hospital. Incident has been secured by orders of 2 2 1
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) February 22, 2020
Update for Metra train derailment 74 passengers 4 Adult Green transports. All to Northwestern Hospital. All stable condition.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) February 22, 2020
The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.
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