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Heard on: Union Pacific Railroad - Chicago, IL Area · 5 days ago
01:05
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Yeah, we were coming through Audubon at (number withheld) .
00:03
A truck ran as the gate was coming down and hit the top of the truck.
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Truck hits railroad crossing gate on South Hicks Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a truck appears to have struck a railroad crossing gate along South Hicks Road in Palatine Township, damaging the gate arm near mile marker 25.46. Emergency crews were alerted to inspect the damage. The report suggests property damage but does not confirm any injuries.

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S Hicks Rd, Palatine Township, IL
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