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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 children, police officers and 1 other hospitalized after pickup driver crashes into Palos Park church
Three children were being treated at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn Friday after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into a church in Palos Park early Friday evening, police said. According to Palos Park police, the driver was eastbound McCarthy Road shortly after 4:30 p.m. when he apparently suffered a medical emergency and veered off 123rd Street, crossed 86th Avenue and into the parking lot of The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration before crashing into the building. Police said investigators were with the families of three children at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn who were being treated for their injuries. The driver of the pick up truck was taken to Palos Northwestern with Palos Park officers. Police said one church staff member suffered a medical emergency while the fire department was on the scene and she was taken to Palos Northwestern. Two Palos Park police officers were hospitalized for inhalation of smoke and construction debris while trying to get to the children inside the church, police said. Palos Park Police and village staff are working with the church staff and other agencies during the active investigation.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Pickup truck crashes into Cook County church, injuring 3 children, police say
The Brief Truck veered off road and plowed into a church after apparent medical episode. Three children and two police officers are among those hospitalized. Investigation ongoing; part of 86th Avenue remains closed. COOK COUNTY - A pickup truck slammed into a church in Palos Park on Friday afternoon, sending several people to area hospitals — including three children and two police officers. What we know The crash happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of 123rd Street and 86th Avenue. According to Palos Park police, the driver of the pickup was heading east on McCarthy Road when they apparently suffered a medical emergency. The truck veered off 123rd Street, crossed 86th Avenue, and continued through the parking lot of Transfiguration Church before crashing into the building. Three children were hurt inside the church and were taken to Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Their injuries are being treated, and police say investigators are with their families at the hospital. Two Palos Park police officers were also hospitalized after they inhaled smoke and construction debris while trying to rescue the children from inside the damaged church. The driver of the pickup truck was taken to Palos Northwestern Hospital. A church staff member also experienced a medical emergency at the scene and was transported to the same hospital. As of Friday night, 86th Avenue remains closed between 119th and 123rd Streets. What we don't know It's unclear what caused the driver's apparent medical emergency. What's next Palos Park police said they will release more information within the next 24 hours. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Palos Park Police Department.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 children, multiple adults injured after truck crashes into Palos Park church
PALOS PARK, Ill. — Several people, including three children, were injured after a pick-up truck crashed into a church in Palos Park on Friday afternoon. Police say just after 4:30 p.m., the driver of the truck suffered a medical emergency and veered off 123rd Street, crossed 86th Avenue and crashed into Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, which houses a preschool and daycare. Three children were taken to Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn where they are being treated for their injuries. The driver of the truck and a church staff member were taken to Palos Northwestern. Two officers with the Palos Park Police Department are also being treated for inhalation of smoke and construction debris while trying to get to the children inside the church. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
