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Jail Transport Van Collision Injures 19 In Round Lake

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Nineteen individuals sustained injuries following a collision involving a jail transport van and another vehicle in Round Lake, Illinois. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in significant damage and requiring immediate medical attention.

According to Grayslake Hainesville Police Chief Jeff Myhra, the van was carrying sixteen prisoners en route to the McHenry County Jail at the time of the accident. The collision occurred around 1 p.m. when the second vehicle attempted a left turn in front of the van, leading to the subsequent impact with a pole.

Two individuals were reported to be in serious condition following the crash, although the exact number of prisoners injured has not been disclosed. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to provide necessary aid and transport the injured to medical facilities for treatment.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is currently underway to determine the factors contributing to the incident. Round Lake, located approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago, serves as the backdrop for this unfortunate event that has left multiple individuals injured and in need of medical care.

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