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Two Dead, Three Injured in Seven-Vehicle Crash in La Grange

Authorities are investigating the cause of a multi-vehicle collision at a busy suburban intersection that claimed two lives on Friday afternoon.

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Overview

  • A seven-vehicle crash occurred at 1:50 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of 47th Street and Willow Springs Road on the La GrangeWestern Springs border.
  • Two victims, a 51-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman, were confirmed dead by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
  • Three other individuals sustained injuries, though their identities and conditions have not been disclosed.
  • The crash temporarily closed the intersection, a major commuter route in Cook County, as emergency responders worked to manage the scene.
  • The La Grange Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, with no definitive cause determined yet.