Niles, IL (June 3, 2025) — A chaotic crash Monday afternoon sent two vehicles crashing into a Home Depot store in Niles, prompting an evacuation and emergency response.

According to reports, the incident took place at the Home Depot located on Civic Center Drive near the southeast corner of Oakton Street and Waukegan Road. Authorities say an elderly driver leaving a nearby car wash lost control, accelerating over a curb and striking three vehicles before continuing down a parking aisle. The vehicle collided with another car and a protective cage housing propane cylinders.

A second car was involved in the sequence and struck the Home Depot building directly. Hazardous materials crews responded due to the proximity of propane tanks, but police confirmed there was no fire and no leaks. The Home Depot was evacuated as a precaution, though a village inspector determined the structure sustained no significant damage.

Both the initial driver and another involved motorist were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicles were towed from the scene, and the incident remains under investigation.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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