A CTA train crash occurred on the Yellow Line near Howard Station, injuring 38 people. This incident has caused service suspensions and disrupted the daily commute for many on the North Side of Chicago. The events have left passengers and witnesses dealing with the aftermath.
Chicago Avenue is closed between South Blvd and Howard Street due to a CTA train incident being worked by @CFDMedia. Unknown time for the roadway to be open. @WBBM1059Traffic @WGNtraffic @TotalTrafficCHI
— Evanston, IL Police (@EvanstonPD) November 16, 2023
The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday. The train collided with a snowplow on the tracks, resulting in severe damage to the front end of the train. A lawsuit has been filed against the CTA by one of the injured passengers as reported by ABC7 Chicago.
The crash has led to temporary service suspensions on the Yellow, Purple, and Red Lines. The train was traveling on the Yellow Line when it hit snow removal equipment at Howard Yard, located in the 7500 block of North Paulina Street according to Hoodline.
As a result of the crash, further repercussions have been reported. The Evanston Police Department announced the closure of Chicago Avenue between South Boulevard and Howard Street, which reopening time remains unclear as per Hoodline article.
