Train traffic is halted in Galesburg for a train vs. pedestrian collision near Chambers and Peck Streets

Rail crossings at N. Whitesboro, Chambers, and Lincoln Street in Galesburg are temporarily blocked after a train-pedestrian collision near Chambers and Peck Street. Emergency personnel are on scene investigating and addressing the situation. Officials urge residents to steer clear of the affected area to ensure safety and facilitate emergency response. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use local underpasses for travel until rail service resumes. There is no current estimate for when the trains will move again.