According to Chicago police, the collision happened near the intersection of South Cottage Grove Avenue and 87At least six vehicles were involved in the crash, with several flipped over and extensively damaged by the high-speed nature of the collision.
The Chicago Fire Department says that at least two individuals are dead, with multiple injuries also reported at this time.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters. Officials say that at least 10 people were taken to local hospitals, four of whom were transported in red condition. According to NBC 5’s Sky 5 helicopter crew, firefighters were seen trying to extricate at least one individual from the extensive wreckage.Street is closed in both directions between St. Lawrence Avenue and Dauphin Avenue for crash clean-up, and at least eight ambulances were called to the scene.