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OAK LAWN, Ill. (WLS) — <\/span>A freight train derailment impacted Metra services and caused road closures in Oak Lawn on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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The derailment happened near the 108th Street railroad crossing.<\/p>\n

A Metra spokesperson confirmed they received notice of the derailment at 4:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

Oak Lawn police Central Avenue between 107th and Pleasant Boulevard was closed.<\/p>\n

Ridgeland Avenue is closed between Southwest Highway and Washington Street, Chicago Ridge police said.<\/p>\n

Police said therailroad crossing in the 10700-block of Central Avenue will be closed to all traffic for at least one day and possibly longer.<\/p>\n

Metra confirmed they shut down all Southwest services as the derailment impacted their rails.<\/p>\n

Martha Hill with Metra urged riders to look for an alternate route, or perhaps drive into the city.<\/p>\n

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Chicago Ridge police said the derailment did not involve hazardous materials.<\/p>\n

Oak Lawn police said there were no injuries.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story; check back for updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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