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Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06 · 4 days ago
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And for the air, for the units in eight is coming over as traffic control (number withheld) and Columbus.
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Columbus and (number withheld) said it's a freight train that's been sitting on the tracks for over 30 min , and traffic's backed up.
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Traffic delayed by stalled freight train near Columbus Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units assisted with traffic control after a freight train stopped on the tracks near 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, causing a temporary traffic backup. A public works line was notified to handle the situation.

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W 79th St & W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
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