In Sangamon County, Illinois, a crash involving four vehicles on Interstate 72 sent several individuals to the hospital this past Sunday. The incident occurred on the eastbound lanes near Interstate 55 in Springfield, prompting a swift response from the Illinois State Police shortly after 11 a.m.
Details on the crash are still emerging. State Police officers have confirmed that “multiple” people sustained injuries and were hospitalized. However, specifics regarding the number of individuals affected and the severity of their injuries remain unknown. Additionally, authorities have not yet disclosed the types of vehicles involved in the collision.
According to State Police, “multiple” people were taken to the hospital with injuries, but at this time it is unclear how many people were transported and how severe their injuries are. At this time, it also remains unclear what kind of vehicles were involved in the crash.
All lanes of I-72 were closed until around 12:22 p.m., but all lanes have since reopened, State Police said. Officials added that the crash remains under investigation, and no further information is available at this time.