Train derails in dazzling Chicago lightning storm (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Video has emerged of a train derailing during a spectacular display of lightning in Chicago. The train canopy can be seen engulfed in sparks as several carriages come off the tracks during an intense storm.
BREAKING NEWS: Blue Line station collapse after lightning strike in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/zEWbZC7bt2
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) July 25, 2016
As the camera pans to the collapsed section of the canopy, a woman’s voice can be heard yelling, “It’s off the tracks!” The section runs alongside a pedestrian ramp on Chicago’s West Side.
The incident occurred on Sunday with no injuries reported and the city’s transit authority was able to resume normal services with the use of only one track.
Workers are currently removing the debris from a station entrance canopy that has obstructed Blue Line train service.
— cta (@cta) July 25, 2016
Watch this unbelievable video of lightning striking a Chicago subway station: https://t.co/pSxjamzEB5pic.twitter.com/a85PIR3CJx
— K-LOVE News (@KLOVEnews) July 25, 2016
Lightning was not to blame for the derailment. Instead it was caused by debris on the track from the storm.
The city’s iconic skyline was captured on camera during the lightning storm, with residents producing some breathtaking images.
Setting Sun. Weird Rays in the Sky. Lightning. Insane Chicago Weather. #news#stormpic.twitter.com/2zIKWOEdOF
— Barry Butler (@barrybutler9) July 25, 2016
Lightning #rainbow combo in #Chicago. Photo by @mhutchison.#weather#USApic.twitter.com/ldYPp6Y6MJ
— Steve Rudin ABC7 (@SteveRudinABC7) July 25, 2016
The storms came following a heatwave in the city, with temperatures in the triple digits Fahrenheit.
Another fantastic thunder and lightning rainstorm about to blow through Chicago. Love it! #SummerInTheCity#Chitownpic.twitter.com/r0v5dzUSnN
— Mark Tinker (@MarkCTinker) July 25, 2016
Look at the intense #lightning over #Chicago now @fox32news@GoodDayChicagopic.twitter.com/3nmOx5HgkK
— Tammie Souza FOX 32 (@TammieSouza) July 25, 2016