Truck Crashes Into Red Line Station

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]

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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?

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