Four people 4 to 18 years old were killed Monday afternoon when a vehicle struck a school camp program in Chatham, Illinois, state police said.
Authorities have not indicated if they think the crash was intentional.
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The victims included three people who were outside the building and one who was inside, Illinois State Police said in a statement.
Several others were injured, officials said, including a person who was taken to a hospital by helicopter.
A vehicle drove into the east side of a building used by the YNOT After School Camp about 3:20 p.m., state police said. It struck several people inside and exited through the building’s west wall, the agency said.
The driver was the only person in the vehicle and has been hospitalized for injuries sustained in the incident.
State police said the deadly crash was under investigation.
A representative for the camp did not immediately respond to a request for information.
A street outside the venue was closed in the meantime.
Chatham is about 12 miles south of Springfield.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Dennis Romero is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
