Tragic Fatal Crash in Chicago Leaves One Dead and 15 Injured

A devastating road accident left one person dead and 15 others injured in the US city of Chicago.The police said the driver of the car was speeding when the crash occurred.

Update: 2023-07-10 12:19 GMT

 A devastating road accident left one person dead and 15 others injured in the US city of Chicago.The police said the driver of the car was speeding when the crash occurred.

The incident occurred early on Sunday morning in the 4500 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive when a wrong-way car collided head-on with a bus. The car, a Dodge Journey, was travelling south down the northbound lanes when it crashed into a number 6 bus.

The driver of the car, a male, and two female occupants were rushed to hospital in critical condition; however, one of the women later succumbed to her injuries. The bus driver and 12 passengers were also injured and taken to hospital for treatment. According to the police, the driver of the car was speeding at the time of the crash.

The car caught fire following the collision, and the front of the bus was badly damaged. The tragedy has left the local community in shock, with many expressing their sorrow and sending their condolences to the victim’s family.

Accident experts have urged all drivers to drive responsibly and to always adhere to the rules of the road. They have also called for more stringent measures to be put in place to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of following traffic laws.It is a tragic reminder that we must all take caution when behind the wheel and put safety first. 

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