Driver escapes vehicle struck by train near Lake Barrington

A driver was able to safely exit a vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks near Kelsey Road and Route 14 adjacent to Lake Barrington before that vehicle was struck by a Metra train at about 6:42 p.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported.

Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District crews arrived in under two minutes after the call.

Those crews determined that the motor vehicle was on the tracks when the railroad crossing system was activated by the approaching train.

The fire district declined further comment on the status of the individuals involved.