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

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Authorities respond after deadly vehicle crash at after-school camp claims multiple lives

A vehicle crashed into an after-school camp on Chatham, Illinois, on Apr. 28, causing the deaths of four people, including children. (Source: Aarika Jo via Facebook)

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) confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital on Monday evening. The crash was reported 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 vehicle struck multiple people outside of the building before continuing through the building,” the ISP said. “The vehicle also struck multiple people inside the building before exiting through the west wall of the structure.”

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The incident took place at the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois, according to authorities. (Aarika Jo via Facebook)

All four people who died were between 4 and 18 years old, police reported.

“Three individuals were struck outside the building and one inside,” the ISP added. “Several additional individuals have been transferred to local area hospitals by ambulance and one by a life flight helicopter.”

“The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured and transported to an area hospital for evaluation,” state police added.

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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Authorities are actively investigating the incident. (Aarika Jo via Facebook)

Police are investigating the incident.

Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.

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