A freight rain derailment early Wednesday morning in Chicago Ridge has blocked roadways and cut Metra service in the south suburbs.

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A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.

There are no trains running on Metra's Southwest Service line after an early morning freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge. The damage could take days to repair.

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