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Wednesday
May282008

Chicago Train Derailment Injures 24

DateWednesday, May 28, 2008 at 10:53AM

An elevated commuter train in Chicago derailed today injuring 24 people. 25 people were on the four car train including one CTA employee and 14 were taken to the hospital.

The injuries were not life threatening but at least one passenger seemed to be in serious condition according to reports.

Chicago EMS sent 10 ambulances to the scene for the derailment which occured at aproximately 10:10 AM local time and all passengers were removed from the train by 11:08 AM and the scene secured.

For Photos of the derailment.
For Video of the derailment.

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AuthorKeith Erwood | CommentPost a Comment |
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