Crash between car and train closes busy railroad crossing in Plainfield
CHICAGO (CBS) – One of the busiest areas in suburban Plainfield was brought to a standstill when a car and train collided at Main Street.
First responders were called to the scene around 10:50 a.m., according to Plainfield police. The railroad crossing just east of Bartlett Avenue was shut down for a couple of hours.
There were no injuries due to the crash, according to the Plainfield Fire Department. The two occupants of the car were not inside when the train hit.
Plainfield police said the driver of the white Chevy Impala was stopped in the dynamic envelope of the railroad crossing when the railroad gates came down signaling a train was approaching. The driver and passenger exited their vehicle. Shortly after, the train struck the car.
Multiple crossings and the Route 126 off ramp form southbound Interstate 55 had to be closed to deal with the crash.
Plainfield police and Canadian National were at the scene investigating.