1 child, 2 adults killed after Metra train strikes vehicle on Far South Side

At least three people were killed after a Metra train struck their vehicle June 27, 2021, on the Far South Side. | Sun-Times file photo

Forty-one passengers on board the train all refused medical attention, fire officials said.

Two adults and a child were killed after a Metra train struck their vehicle Sunday afternoon on the Far South Side, officials said.

Just after 5 p.m., the train struck a vehicle near 103rd and Vincennes, Chicago fire officials said.

Forty-one passengers on board the train all refused medical attention.

Two adults and one child riding in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene, according to fire officials.

A 43-year-old man, also in the vehicle, was transported to Little Company of Mary Hospital in good to fair condition, according to fire officials.

All inbound and outbound Metra Rock Island service has been stopped near 103rd.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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