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City Hall in Springfield Closed Following Bomb Threat
Please report any suspicious activity to the Springfield Police Division.
Springfield, Ohio – City Hall has been closed today due to a bomb threat that was received by multiple facilities in the city.
Local and regional law enforcement agencies are responding to the threat and conducting a thorough investigation.
As a precautionary measure, the building has been evacuated to ensure the safety of employees and residents.
The bomb threat was reported via email at 8:24 AM this morning.
The email was sent to various agencies and media outlets.
The community is urged to avoid the area surrounding City Hall while the investigation is underway.
Please report any suspicious activity to the Springfield Police Division.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to address this situation.
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3 killed after car crashes into freight train in Harvey, victims identified
No injuries were reported among the train crew or passengers, CSX stated.
A tragic crash in the south suburbs on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of three people, following a devastating collision with a freight train.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:31 p.m. near 152nd Street and Park Avenue in Harvey, close to Thornton Township High School.
Emergency crews spent about eight hours on the scene, investigating the deadly crash and its aftermath.
According to officials from CSX Transportation, a vehicle ignored the lowered crossing gates and collided with the side of a freight train.
The three individuals inside the vehicle suffered fatal injuries as a result of the impact.
The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed the deaths, identifying the victims as Kimberly Kimmy Kim, Crystal Jakubowski, and Keith (last name not released).
No injuries were reported among the train crew or passengers, CSX stated.
At this time, the exact circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear. It is not yet known why the driver bypassed the crossing gates.
CSX, in cooperation with Illinois State Police and the Harvey Police Department, is conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the collision.
Although Dolton police were present at the scene, CSX clarified that they are not handling the investigation.
As of now, no further details have been released, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the inquiry.