2 young students killed, 1 hurt after Amtrak train crashes into car on track in Western Springs

Train Crash 2 young students killed, 1 hurt after Amtrak train crashes into car on track in Western Springs Multiple Metra train lines have been impacted. Two Pleasantdale School District 107 elementary students were killed and one person hurt in a Western Springs train crash. Metra service was impacted. By Maher Kawash , Eric Horng , ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Thursday, November 12, 2026 2:43AM Share Follow ABC7 on Google WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. (WLS) -- Young students were among two people killed and one person hurt in a fiery crash on Wednesday, officials said. It happened at about 8 a.m. when a westbound Amtrak train struck a car on the track at Wolf Road, a Village of Western Springs spokesperson said. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Two people died, and one person was taken to Loyola Hospital in Maywood with injuries, the spokesperson said. Pleasantdale School District 107 in Burr Ridge said two students were involved in the crash but did not provided further details about them. "We extend our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts, prayers, and support are with them," a school district statement read in part. "It is our intention to create the safest emotional space for your child to process this loss. Our crisis response team met with students and staff today and will be available to communicate with students over the coming days and weeks." ABC7 has learned the two children killed were elementary school students. Western Springs officials said the driver of the vehicle was hospitalized with serious injuries. Mike Struglinski said he was at nearby bank when he heard the crash. Baby buried alive for 24 hours released from the hospital; father charged Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians 21-year-old shot to death in front of his father while delivering food in Logan Square, family says Chopper 7 was over the scene at about 8:36 a.m. All BNSF service was halted for most of Wednesday morning. At about 1 p.m. Metra advised BNSF riders to start looking for alternative plans for the evening commute. At 2:20 p.m. Metra said all railroad crossings had reopened and some train service had resumed. "The following BNSF trains will not operate due to an earlier Amtrak train striking a vehicle. BNSF inbound and outbound trains 1231, 1233, 1239, 1305, 1253, 1255, 1261, 1279, 1301, and 1262," Metra said in an update Wednesday evening. "Visit Metra.com for schedule information." Social workers will be on site at Village Hall on Thursday, November 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to offer assistance to anyone who witnessed the accident. Amtrak release the following statement: "On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Amtrak train No. 381 was traveling from Chicago to Quincy at approximately 8:10 a.m. (CT) when a vehicle came on the tracks and made contact with the train just west of La Grange." "There were no reported injuries to the 35 passengers or crew on board. Amtrak is working with local authorities to investigate the incident." "Customers were reaccommodated with alternate transportation via a bus, which will make all stops between La Grange and Quincy." Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics WESTERN SPRINGS BURR RIDGE TRAIN CRASH AMTRAK TRAIN CRASH METRA STUDENT DIES CHILD KILLED FATAL CRASH CTA train collides with vehicle on West Side: officials 'Inexplicable' order probed as cause of train crash that killed at least 69: Official What caused the deadly train crash in Spain? What we know so far Woman dead after being hit by freight train in north suburb: officials Watch Live ON NOW Baby buried alive for 24 hours released from the hospital; father charged Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians 21-year-old shot to death in front of his father while delivering food in Logan Square, family says Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s ambassador to the United States, dead at 66 Kid places 'help us' sign in window after Florida police respond to domestic disturbance call