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Bus Carrying Texas Migrants Attempts Drop-off In Manhattan: Village
The bus stopped at Manhattan's Metra station, and the driver told police he was looking for a train into Chicago.
MANHATTAN, IL — A bus carrying migrants from Texas was intercepted as the driver was attempting to unload the passengers at Manhattan's Metra station, the Village said Thursday.
The driver told Manhattan police they spoke with the driver at the station, 15601 W. Sweedler Rd., and that he was looking for a train into Chicago, according to the Village.
"Upon learning there were no more trains tonight from Manhattan, the bus went to another station in Joliet," officials said.
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"The Manhattan Police Department, along with other law enforcement and emergency management agencies, continue to monitor the situation."
The Village said it would provide more information as it becomes available.
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