Van transporting inmates involved in crash in Lake County

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Authorities in the north suburbs said a van transporting jail detainees from Lake County to McHenry County collided with a car Wednesday afternoon on Belvidere Road in the town of Hainesville.

The McHenry County Sheriff says ambulances transported two correctional guards and 16 detainees from the crash, which happened around 1:30 p.m.

It's not believed the injuries are life-threatening. All inmates remain in custody.

Grayslake Police are investigating the crash. A preliminary investigation found that the bus collided with a sedan that was turning left onto Hainesville Road.

The driver of the sedan was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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