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Crash involving CTA bus at Columbus and Balboa

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
02:34
00:00
Columbus and Balboa CTA in a crash facing northbound.
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N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL

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Traffic reported near N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL on Feb 17, 2026, 9:20 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders reported a traffic accident involving a city transit bus at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Balboa Drive in Chicago. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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