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ProfessorGAC

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3. I Couldn't Believe That Streetlight Survived

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 06:20 PM

Jun 2025

I was sure it would get knocked down, but it's still there in the aftermath.
It did knock down one of the support pillars of the building.
Thankfully, nobody was on that platform when it happened. That building is a Metra station.

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Train Hits Semi In LaGrange Illinois - Video [View all] ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 OP

Glad nobody was hurt! SheltieLover Jun 2025 #1

I Couldn't Believe That Streetlight Survived ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #3

Omg! That metra station could've been packed with commuters! SheltieLover Jun 2025 #6

Even the truck driver? DET Jun 2025 #9

Dunno. That's what Prof said. SheltieLover Jun 2025 #10

I imagine that the trailer was sheared off at the hitch. Igel Jun 2025 #13

You're Right DET Jun 2025 #15

I know exactly where that is. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2025 #2

Yeah, NBC Says All Trains On That Route Is Halted ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #4

Omg Demovictory9 Jun 2025 #5

Slow moving freight, fortunately. boonecreek Jun 2025 #7

Thought Exactly The Same ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #8

Also Illinois long ago made the bad decision in many areas to put moniss Jun 2025 #11

"...don't ever get caught having to stop on the tracks." ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #12

I wonder what was going on with the truck Renew Deal Jun 2025 #14

I wonder who he drives for onethatcares Jun 2025 #16