Amtrak train crashes into car in Western Springs, Metra line halted as crews respond

An Amtrak train headed along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Metra line crashed into a car Wednesday morning, halting all trains on the line, a spokesperson said. The train struck the car at Wolf Road in Western Springs between the Western Springs and La Grange Stone Avenue train stations, a Metra representative said on Wednesday morning.At 8:36 a.m., the Western Springs Police Department said in a social media post that the Wolf Road train crossing intersection was closed “due to an accident.” The police department also instructed people to avoid the area.All trains on the BNSF line remained stopped as of 9 a.m. Wednesday. As of approximately 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, a Metra representative said that the car appeared to be “quite damaged.”This is a developing story. Check back for updates.