4, including children, killed after vehicle crashes into Illinois after-school camp: police

Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school camp in a small Illinois village on Monday, according to local officials.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) verified the event to Fox News Digital on Monday evening, stating that the crash occurred at the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois.

According to officials, the vehicle “drove into the east side of the building” at around 3:20 p.m.

The ISP reported, “The vehicle hit several individuals outside the building, then proceeded through the building, hitting more people inside before finally exiting through the west wall.”

YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School Camp

The vehicle “drove into the east side of the building,” according to officials. (Google Maps)

The governor addressed the incident, stating, “My administration is closely following the situation in Chatham. Please adhere to the instructions given by local authorities as we gather more information.”

“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.

Chatham Municipal Building

The Chatham Police Department in Illinois is investigating the crash. (Google Maps)

Police are investigating the incident.

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