Late in the afternoon on Monday, October 21, 2013, a Metra communter train, Train Number 2242, was struck by a semi-truck carrying a load of cars as the train crossed the intersection near Western and Bartlett Roads in Bartlett, Illinois. The collision derailed the train, and threw debris, including cars, a great distance from the point of impact. Witnesses stated that they heard a loud crash sound, followed by the sight of debris flying in the air near the intersection.
Fortunately the truck driver was able to clear the cab of his truck from the tracks before the impact, and no fatalities were reported as of the present date. However, several injuries were reported by commuters riding on the train at the time of impact. A collision between two such large, heavy vehicles, such as a train and a semi-truck, is highly likely to result in injuries. For more details on the story, see article here.
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