An Amtrak passenger train slammed into a car at the Wolf Road railway crossing in Western Springs, Illinois, around 8 a.m. Wednesday, killing two elementary school students from Pleasantdale School District 107. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the impact.
Authorities confirmed the crossing gates were functioning properly at the time. The woman driving the car suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Loyola Hospital for treatment. All 35 passengers aboard the train escaped unharmed.
Train service in the area was halted for several hours following the crash.
The victims attended schools in Pleasantdale School District 107, which serves the Western Springs community. No further details about the students have been released.
