Breaking: Grundy County Traffic Alert – Serious Train Accident Blocks Gardner Crossings

0
Police Car
-Advertisement-

Morris, IL – A vehicle was struck by a train Saturday night in Gardner, blocking several railroad crossings and causing traffic disruptions across Grundy County.

According to the Gardner Fire Protection District, the crash occurred at the Jackson Street crossing, which is a gated crossing. Authorities confirmed that all occupants safely exited the vehicle before the train made impact, and no injuries have been reported. Grundy County Sheriff’s deputies remain on the scene managing the incident.

Officials said the vehicle came to rest on the west side of the tracks. As a result, trains have been stopped and are blocking multiple Gardner crossings, including Main Street, Division Street, and Washington Street. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes until further notice.

The cause of the crash has not been released, and the investigation is ongoing. Emergency crews continue to work on clearing the scene and restoring traffic flow.

Motorists traveling between Gardner, Morris, Dwight, and surrounding areas should allow extra time and plan for detours Saturday night.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.