One hurt in a crash involving a Metra train and an SUV at US 14 and Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ
Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 9:50 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2022 to a report that a vehicle crashed with a Metra train on the Union Pacific Northwest Line near Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road.
The driver of a Chevrolet Tracker compact SUV was assessed and treated by Arlington Heights Fire Department paramedics and transported to Northwest Community Hospital.
The Chevrolet Tracker was severely damaged at the engine compartment.
Due to some minor damage to the train, the rail grade crossing at Evergreen and Northwest Highway remained blocked/closed for an extended period while Metra and Union Pacific Railroad personnel conduct repairs at the scene. As of 11:15 am, the crossing at Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway was reopened to normal traffic, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department.
The investigation of the crash is being conducted by Metra Police — also assigned to the crash scene.
Metra Alert UP-NW – Inbound and outbound train movement halted, grade crossing accident near Arlington Heights. Customers should expect extensive delay.
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) May 9, 2022
Metra Alert UP-NW – Train #615, will terminate at Arlington Heights due to a grade crossing accident. Train #617 will be the next outbound train.
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) May 9, 2022
Metra Alert UP-NW – Train #646 scheduled to depart Harvard at 1:20 PM, will not operate due to an earlier grade crossing accident. Train #648 will be the next inbound train departing Crystal Lake.
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) May 9, 2022
Metra Alert UP-NW – All tracks are now open. Inbound and outbound trains may be operating with extensive delays, grade crossing accident
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) May 9, 2022
Metra Alert UP-NW – Train #640, scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 12:25 PM, is stopped near Barrington due to an earlier grade crossing accident. The duration of this delay is unknown.
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) May 9, 2022
Metra Alert UP-NW – Train #640, sched. to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 12:25 PM – may be 35 to 40 minutes delayed, an earlier grade crossing accident
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) May 9, 2022
Metra Alert UP-NW – Train #642, sched. to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 1:55 PM – may be 40 to 45 minutes delayed, earlier grade crossing accident
— Metra UP-NW (@metraUPNW) May 9, 2022
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