Driver seriously injured after vehicle crashes into elementary school in Hyde Park

CHICAGO (CBS) – A man is in serious condition after crashing a van into an elementary school in Hyde Park Sunday morning.

Chicago Fire Department says the vehicle crashed into Bret Harte Elementary School, located at 1556 E. 56th St. around 8 a.m.

The vehicle struck a gas line, according to fire officials. People’s Gas was requested to the scene.

0716 hrs Level 1 Hazmat
1556 E 56th St (Bret Harte School) CFD responded for an auto in to the 2 story 150 x75 elementary school building after a traffic crash. Van struck a gas line. Peoples Gas contacted and on scene. Immediate response requested from the building dept,

— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) July 10, 2022

The man was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition, according to fire officials.

Level 1 Hazmat
1556 E 56th St (Bret Harte School) continue: Level 1 secured on the orders of BC5 at 0759 hrs. 1 male transported to U of C in serious condition.
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— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) July 10, 2022

No further information was immediately available.

Source: ChicagoCBS

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