A freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.The derailment happened between Ridgeland Avenue and Central Avenue, according to the Chicago Ridge Police Department.
Authorities said there was no danger to the public and no hazardous materials were involved.Metra spokeswoman Martha Hill said the agency was notified of the derailment around 4:45 a.m. and immediately began canceling Southwest Service trains in both directions."We have been annulling trains on the Southwest Service," Hill said. "This is going to take some cleanup, and we're going to need our freight partners to come in, assess the situation, do the investigation, see what caused this derailment."Hill said the freight train involved is more than 9,000 feet long and extremely heavy, requiring specialized equipment and significant manpower to rerail the cars.Several nearby roads were closed as crews responded. Ridgeland Avenue was shut down between Southwest Highway and Washington Street, while Central Avenue was closed at the railroad tracks between 107th Street and Pleasant Avenue.Police warned motorists to expect significant traffic delays in the area and urged drivers to use alternate routes. Residents were also asked to avoid the scene so first responders and railroad workers can operate safely.
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