Metra, South Chicago

1 killed, 3 injured when Metra train hits SUV in South Chicago
A northbound Metra Electric line train hit an SUV around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the crossing near 87th and Baltimore.
1 killed, 3 injured after Metra train collides with vehicle
One person was killed and three others critically injured early Wednesday morning when a Metra train collided with a vehicle on Chicago’s South Side.
1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Metra train strikes vehicle in South Chicago
One person was killed and three hospitalized after a Metra train crashed into a vehicle early Wednesday morning in South Chicago. The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. where the Metra Electric line crosses 87th Street in South Chicago,
1 dead, 3 hurt when Metra Electric train crashes into SUV in South Chicago overnight
A northbound equipment train struck the SUV on 87th Street near Baltimore Avenue at 12:30 a.m., according to Metra. Two occupants of the vehicle were taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and another was taken to Trinity Hospital.
Metra Electric train hits SUV, killing 1 and injuring 3 on South Side
One person was killed and three others injured after a Metra Electric train hit an SUV in the South Chicago neighborhood Wednesday morning, Metra said.
1 killed, 3 hurt after South Side Metra train crashes into SUV
The SUV was left mangled with heavy damage to the front passenger side after the crash at about 12:30 a.m. at 87th and Baltimore Avenue. Metra said one person died at the scene and three other people were taken to the hospital.
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