A Chicago commuter train that was parked in a service yard moved onto a rail line and smashed into an oncoming train early Monday, September 30. At least 48 people were injured; 33 of them were transported to hospitals, Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone told CNN affiliate WLS. They are believed to have minor injuries.
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A Chicago commuter train that was parked in a service yard moved onto a rail line and smashed into an oncoming train early Monday, September 30. At least 48 people were injured; 33 of them were transported to hospitals, Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone told CNN affiliate WLS. They are believed to have minor injuries.
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Emergency personnel investigate the scene on September 30 after a Chicago Transit Authority train ran head-on into another train that was stopped at a Blue Line station in Forest Park, Illinois.
Chicago train crash —
Emergency personnel investigate the scene on September 30 after a Chicago Transit Authority train ran head-on into another train that was stopped at a Blue Line station in Forest Park, Illinois.
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An injured rider is transported by emergency workers after the head-on collision on September 30.
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An injured rider is transported by emergency workers after the head-on collision on September 30.
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An injured rider is transported after the crash. Authorities are looking at video feeds from the platforms and from some rail cars.
Chicago train crash —
An injured rider is transported after the crash. Authorities are looking at video feeds from the platforms and from some rail cars.
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Emergency personnel investigate the scene where a CTA train ran head-on into another train on September 30.
Chicago train crash —
Emergency personnel investigate the scene where a CTA train ran head-on into another train on September 30.
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