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Commuters face extensive delays on 2 Metra lines after car crashes into bridge

CHICAGO — Commuters faced extensive delays during rush hour on Friday morning after a car struck a bridge on the city’s Northwest Side, halting two Metra lines. 

According to Metra, the crash occurred near the intersection of Ashland Avenue and West Armitage Avenue, near the Metra Clybourne station.

The crash impacted movement on two lines as the morning rush of commuters began, Union Pacific North and Union Pacific Northwest trains. While inbound and outbound movement was halted, trains were back up and running by 7 a.m., though they were operating with significant delays and some cancellations.

Commuters face extensive delays on 2 metra lines after car crashes into bridge 1

Metra said that because of the crash, UPNW trains #609, #615 and #618 will not operate due to the crash. Additional trains operating with extensive delays were then brought in to accommodate the cancellations.

Additionally, UPN trains #305, #308, and #391 will not operate due to the crash, while #303 is operating with extensive delays.

Authorities have not yet provided details on what led to the crash or how long delays are expected to last.

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