Historical Events tagged with "metra"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Commuter Train Collides with School Bus
October 25th, 1995 29 years ago
In Fox River Grove, Illinois, a tragic incident occurred when a Metra commuter train collided with a school bus at a railroad crossing. The bus, carrying 22 students from McHenry County, was struck, resulting in the deaths of seven students and injuries to several others. Witnesses reported the bus had stopped, but the driver proceeded to cross the tracks, likely unaware of the approaching train. This accident raised significant concerns about school transportation safety and railway crossing protocols.
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