A semitruck crashed into the stairwell at the Cermak/Chinatown Red Line stop at about 5:20pm. So far, reports are that two people were killed and around a dozen more were injured. [CBS 2]
UPDATE, 7:20pm: The latest reports are that 21 people were injured, including at least 2 children. At least 10 victims' injuries are critical. [Trib]



YIKES! THAT'S HORRIFYING! Poor souls...
They only gave the guy a "Reckless Driving" ticket. . and he refused hospital treatment and a urine test? No "involuntary manslaughter" charges?