BNSF service halted after train crashes into car in Western Springs

Amtrak Train Crash BNSF service halted after train crashes into car in Western Springs All BNSF service halted after train crashes into car in Western Springs on Wednesday. By Diane Pathieu Wednesday, November 11, 2026 2:42PM Share Follow ABC7 on Google WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. (WLS) -- All BNSF service was halted after a train crashed into a car in Western Springs, Metra said. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Chopper 7 was over the scene at about 8:36 a.m. It appeared that the car caught fire after being struck by an Amtrak train, according to Metra. Suspect charged in Auburn Gresham home invasion, sex assault due in court 21-year-old shot to death in front of his father while delivering food in Logan Square, family says BNSF service halted after train crashes into car in Western Springs 18 minutes ago An extensive delay is anticipated for inbound and outbound service. No other information was available. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics WESTERN SPRINGS AMTRAK TRAIN CRASH Alligators confront train conductor after crash: officials Bicyclist struck, killed by Amtrak train in south suburbs, police say Amtrak train crashes into equipment in north suburb; worker injured Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train in west suburbs: officials Watch Live ON NOW Suspect charged in Auburn Gresham sex assault due in court Man shot to death while delivering food with dad on NW Side: family New testing finds Legionella concerns in IL town's water investigation Missing 11-month-old boy taken by father rescued after being buried alive: Sheriff 1 hour ago Daredevil couple who scaled Empire State Building speak out 1 hour ago CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job on NW Side Man convicted of murder after admitting he dismembered his wife 2 hours ago DePaul study O'Hare lagging other airports for terminal upgrades 2 hours ago