Car crashes into Chatham Centre: four dead, including children
In the United States, a car drove into a community centre in Chatham, resulting in the deaths of four people, including children. The accident occurred on Monday afternoon with several others also sustaining injuries.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the accident occur? The accident occurred on Monday at approximately 8:20 PM Greenwich Mean Time at the YNOT youth and children's centre in Chatham, Illinois.
- How many people died and what were their ages? Four people, including children aged 4 to 18, died as a result of the accident.
- What is known about the driver? It is known that he was driving alone, was considered a suspect, but his identity has not been disclosed.
How did the tragedy occur?
Deputy Chief of Police in Chatham, Scott Tarter, reported that the car struck several people outside the building and then collided with its eastern wall. The vehicle drove through the building, exiting through the western side. Three people died outside, and one inside the building. Several individuals were injured and taken to hospitals, including one who was airlifted by helicopter.
What does the Governor of Illinois say?
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, in a statement on platform X (formerly Twitter), conveyed that his administration "is closely monitoring" the situation and will provide more information as soon as it becomes available. Local and state authorities are collaborating to clarify the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
What are the next steps in the investigation?
According to information provided by ABC News, the driver of the car has not yet been charged and remains unarrested at this time.
