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4, including children, killed after vehicle crashes into Illinois after-school camp: police
By Andrea Margolis, Michael Dorgan
Published April 29, 2025
Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school camp in a small Illinois village on Monday, according to police.
The deadly incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. when a vehicle left the road for unknown reasons and went through a building at the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, the Illinois State Police (ISP) said. The camp is about 11 miles south of Springfield.
The car traveled through the building and struck several victims inside before exiting the other side.
The four victims who died included two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old and an 18-year-old. Six additional children were taken to area hospitals and treated for injuries with one remaining in critical condition, ISP said Tuesday morning.
Emergency vehicles and personnel outside of YNOT Outdoors, an after-school program in the 300 block of North Breckenridge in Chatham, Ill., on April 28, 2025. Four people were killed after a driver drove through the building, police said. (Thomas J. Turney/The State Journal-Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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At least three victims were struck outside the building, police said Monday.
"The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured and transported to an area hospital for evaluation," ISP said in a statement Tuesday. "Toxicology reports are pending. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but this does not appear to be a targeted attack."
ISP said several of its units responded to the scene along with Chatham Police Department, Chatham Fire Department, Springfield Police Department, Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, the Sangamon County Coroner and numerous other first responders.
The incident took place at the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois, according to authorities. (Aarika Jo via Facebook)
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Police said the incident remains under investigation.
"ISP offers its sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and Chatham community during this difficult time," ISP said in a news release.
Gov. JB Pritzker published a statement expressing sympathy for the victims on Monday evening.
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The vehicle "drove into the east side of the building," according to officials. (Aarika Jo via Facebook)
"My administration is closely monitoring the crash in Chatham," the governor wrote. "As we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local authorities."
"Let's wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation."
Fox News Digital reached out to the Chatham Police Department for additional information.
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