Four dead and six injured after car ploughs through school building

Four individuals have tragically lost their lives and six others are injured after a car crashed through a building on Monday afternoon.

The horrifying incident took place at the YNOT after-school daycare on Breckenridge Road in Chatham, Illinois, around 3.20pm.

According to police, a from the road and ploughed through a group of people and the building behind them.

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Several people were struck outside before the vehicle smashed into the building and emerged from the other side.

Three of the fatalities occurred outside where they were hit, while the fourth was inside the building.

Several victims were taken to the hospital after the crash, including one who had to be airlifted for emergency treatment.

The ages of those killed in the incident have not been disclosed.

However, they are all believed to be between four and 18 years old.

The driver of the vehicle was seen being apprehended by police officers.

This person is currently undergoing evaluation in hospital, reports .

Families congregated at the nearby Chatham Baptist Church while emergency services attended to the scene.

Local Governor JB Pritzker said in a statement: "My administration is closely monitoring the crash in Chatham.

"As we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local authorities.

"Let's wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation."