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Two Pleasantdale Elementary students killed in crash with train
NBC 5 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- Two elementary students from Pleasantdale Elementary were killed when their vehicle was struck by an Amtrak train in Western Springs around 8 a.m. Wednesday, with a third person hospitalized.
- The incident occurred at Wolf Road when the train traveling from Chicago to Quincy collided with the vehicle, causing a fiery crash visible with a large plume of smoke.
- Pleasantdale School District 107 has not released the names or ages of the students but has activated crisis response teams to support students and staff emotionally.
- Counselors will continue providing support at the school, and Superintendent Dave Palzet urged parents to openly discuss the tragedy with their children, emphasizing honesty and emotional reassurance.
- The district is encouraging parents to help children express their feelings, monitor behavioral changes, and maintain as normal a routine as possible during this difficult time.
