Train Strikes Vehicle Near Lemont: Metra

LEMONT, IL — A Metra train has stopped near Lemont in Will County after striking a vehicle, according to Metra Tracker, which provides service alerts on Metra trains.

Heritage Corridor train 915 was scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 4:56 p.m., but is stopped near Lemont. The duration of the delay is not known, according to Metra Tracker.

Lemont Police said a semi-truck was "clipped" by the train. No injuries were reported and there is minor damage. Police said the incident was in Will County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, at New Avenue and Cico Road.

The Will County Sheriff's Office advised drivers to avoid the area as traffic will be heavy until the train is cleared to proceed.