Island Lake, IL (June 13, 2025) – A five-vehicle collision with reported injuries occurred on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Route 176 and Darrell Road in Island Lake.

According to reports, the Wauconda Fire District and Island Lake Police Department responded to the scene, which featured moderate to heavy damage and one vehicle off the roadway. Due to the severity of the crash, a second ambulance was dispatched to assist with injured parties.

Emergency responders worked to secure the scene and provide medical attention. While the exact number of injured has not been released, at least one person required transport for medical evaluation. The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation, and authorities have not published further updates on vehicle types or injury statuses.

Motorists in the area are advised to expect potential delays and to use caution when traveling near the intersection. Additional details are anticipated as officials continue to investigate.

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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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