Amtrak train from Milwaukee stopped after striking truck on North Side

Posted 3:40 PM, September 4, 2015, by , Updated at 05:28PM, September 4, 2015
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CHICAGO – An Amtrak train is stopped on Chicago’s North Side after clipping a dump truck.

According to Amtrak, train was on it’s way to Milwaukee when it struck the truck around 2 p.m. this afternoon near Caldwell and Devon.

It has 197 passengers on board, some complaining of injuries.  Emergency crews are on their way.

Both the train and the truck were damaged.

Metra trains are also impacted.

Amtrak  has canceled trains 337 and 340 out of Chicago and Milwaukee.

This is a developing story.  Check back for details.

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