5 people injured, including 3 kids, in collision between pickup truck and car at Collins and Vermont in unincorporated Woodstock, IL: authorities

In Unincorporated Woodstock, Illinois (WLS) — A serious north suburban crash on Sunday morning resulted in the hospitalization of five people, including three children, as reported by fire officials.

At Collins and Vermont roads in unincorporated Woodstock, an SUV and a pickup truck collided just after 8:45 a.m., prompting a response from the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts.

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The small SUV had rolled onto its side and was partially hanging over a guardrail, fire officials said.

A helicopter airlifted the SUV’s driver, who was in serious condition, to Rockford’s Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside Campus.

First responders helped a woman out of the SUV’s wreckage, and she was taken to an ambulance for evaluation.

A woman and three children, who were inside the truck, were transported to a local hospital. Their injuries were believed to be minor.

A man, who was also in the truck, declined medical attention.

The intersection was closed for nearly two hours.

Authorities did not immediately say what led up to the crash. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Further information was not immediately available.