Bringing back memories that I’d rather forget is this press release from the Fox River Grove Fire Protection District:
Vehicle and Train Collision
On October 13, 2025, at 10:59 p.m., the Fox River Grove Fire Protection District was dispatched for a reported motor vehicle collision with possible entrapment at the railroad crossing on Algonquin Road.
Fire crews and police arrived within minutes and located an inbound Metra commuter train stopped across the intersection.
On the north side of the tracks, a mid-sized SUV was found with moderate damage after a collision with the train.
The elderly female driver, who was the sole occupant, had exited the vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency personnel and was complaining of minor injuries.
Firefighters worked alongside police to manage the scene and ensure the safety of those nearby.
Both Cary and Barrington Countryside Fire Protection Districts were initially dispatched but were returned prior to their arrival.
The female driver was evaluated on scene by paramedics and transported to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington with minor injuries.
The train crew and passengers were not injured in the incident.
Rail traffic was halted for an extended period while the scene was investigated and cleared.
“The incident occurred at the same intersection as the 1995 bus-train crash that deeply impacted our community 30 years ago,” said Fire Chief Robert Kreher.
Photo of the 1995 school bus-tran crash taken from across Route 14. Kodak techincians could not explain the white light from above.
“Thankfully, this was a relatively low-speed impact, and we’re grateful the outcome today was not more serious.”
The collision remains under investigation by the Fox River Grove Police Department and Metra Police Department.
All fire department crews cleared the scene within approximately 45 minutes, while police and railroad officials remained on site to continue their investigation.
Any additional questions regarding the crash, including cause, fault, seat belt use, or speeds, should be directed to those departments.
Photos are courtesy of the Fox River Grove Fire Protection District.
