Traffic & Transit

1 Hospitalized After Vehicle-Train Crash In Wheaton

The crash took place at the Washington Street crossing, officials say.

WHEATON, IL — A driver has been hospitalized after a vehicle-train crash that took place at the Washington Street crossing in Wheaton Wednesday. The crash caused temporary closures at railroad crossings throughout Wheaton, according to a Facebook post from the city of Wheaton.

The driver of the car was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening, officials said.

The railroad crossings at Front and Washington Streets remained closed until just before 12:30 p.m.

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