Train Strikes Semi Truck In Plainfield
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CHICAGO (CBS) -- A freight train hit the back of a semi truck near Main Street and Bartlett Avenue in Plainfield Friday night.
As of 5:45 p.m. the following railroad crossings were closed: 143rd Street, Naperville Road, Route 126, Eastern Avenue and Center Street.
Crossings at 135th and Lockport Street were open, Plainfield police said.
Police asked people to avoid the area if possible.
No injuries were immediately reported.
***TRAFFIC NOTICE*** The following RAILROAD CROSSINGS ARE CLOSED due to a traffic crash: 143rd St, Naperville Rd, Rt 126, Eastern Ave, & Center St. Crossings at 135th & Lockport St are open at this time. Avoid the area if possible as this will be for an extended period of time.
— Plainfield,IL Police (@PlainfieldILPD) January 15, 2021
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