At least 5 injured in Lawndale car crash, Chicago fire officials say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
At least 5 injured in West Side car crash: CFD
At least five people were injured in a Lawndale car crash at South California Avenue and West Congress Parkway Wednesday, Chicago fire officials said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Five people were taken to hospitals following a serious crash Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's West Side.

The crash happened at South California Avenue and West Congress Parkway.

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A Chicago Fire Department spokesperson said two people were in fair to serious condition. Three others, including one child, were in good condition.

Chopper 7 was over the scene as one person appeared to be taken from the scene in handcuffs.

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Police have not said what led to the crash.

No further information was immediately available.