Metra SouthWest Service Moving Again After Truck Strikes Bridge Near Wrightwood
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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Train service on the Metra SouthWest Service Line is moving with extensive delays after a semi truck struck a bridge near Wrightwood Thursday morning, Metra said.
The semi overturned in the 7900 block of South Kedizie around 6:30 a.m. and was leaking fuel, according to Chicago police.
Service was halted to wait for inspection of the bridge.
Metra Alert SWS - Inbound and outbound trains may be operating with extensive delays due to a truck striking a bridge. The bridge has been inspected and trains are moving.
— Metra SWS (@metraSWS) September 5, 2019
Trains service resumed around 8:30 a.m., according to a tweet from Metra.
No injuries were reported.
This is a developing story.
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