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Sparks fly in Chicago as lightning appears to strike rail track

Sparks fly in Chicago as lightning appears to strike rail track
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People passing by a Chicago train station were in for a shock on Sunday.

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People passing by a Chicago train station were in for a shock on Sunday.

Just passed the L collapsing at Racine on 290- unbelievable! #storms @BenBradleyABC7 @jerrytaft pic.twitter.com/nC2tXuUXqo

— Isles OfErin (@IslesofErin) July 24, 2016

Sparks were flying after lightning appeared to strike the metro station during a violent thunderstorm. An aluminium cover fell onto the track, resulting in the suspension of three service lines.

No injuries were reported.

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