CHICAGO – A Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) involving one vehicle crashing into a building on fire has left six people injured in the 11600 S Racine area of Chicago.
The incident occurred Tuesday evening.
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the building in question is a 1.5-story ordinary duplex. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
As of now, six people have been confirmed as victims of the accident, though it is unclear whether they were injured in the MVA or the ensuing fire. The victims’ current conditions have not been disclosed, and it is unclear if any fatalities have occurred.
Emergency responders, including paramedics and firefighters, arrived on the scene soon after the incident was reported.
The incident has caused significant disruption in the area, with nearby roads closed to traffic as authorities work to investigate the incident and provide aid to those affected.
Details on the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident are not currently available, and it is unclear if any charges will be brought against them.
The Chicago Fire Department is urging residents to avoid the area while emergency responders work to bring the situation under control. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact local authorities.
