Man hospitalized after car hit by Metra UPNW train in Arlington Heights
A man was taken to the hospital after his car was hit by a Metra Union Pacific Northwest train Saturday evening in Arlington Heights.
A spokesperson for Metra said the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. when an outbound UPNW train hit the vehicle at the crossing at Evergreen Street near the Arlington Heights station.
The spokesperson said the man, whose age was not released, was inside the car and was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in unknown condition.
According to the agency's website, UPNW #732 and #727 were delayed, and customers were accommodated by trains #734 and #725.
No further information was released.
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