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5 injured in crash on Lake Shore Drive near Maggie Daley Park

Authorities responded to a collision between two vehicles about 11:15 p.m on Lake Shore Drive at Monroe.

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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Five people were injured in a crash in the Loop.

Two vehicles were involved in a crash on Lake Shore Drive, Sept. 14, 2019, in the Loop.

Chicago Fire Department

Five people were injured in a crash on Lake Shore Drive Saturday in the Loop near Maggie Daley Park.

Authorities responded to a collision between two vehicles on Lake Shore Drive at Monroe Drive about 11:15 p.m., according to Chicago Fire Department officials.

One person was taken to a hospital in serious-to-critical condition, while four others were transported in fair-to-serious condition, fire said.

Chicago police did not immediately provide additional information.

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