North Chicago: Major Crash at Waukegan and Buckley Roads, One Person Trapped in Vehicle

North Chicago, IL (April 17, 2025) – At the corner of Waukegan Rd and Buckley Rd, North Chicago Police and the North Chicago Fire Department are working to free people who are trapped in a crash involving multiple vehicles. The accident was reported on Wednesday afternoon. At first, it looked like up to six cars were involved, and one person was stuck inside one of them.

After the accident, medics and fire teams worked to help people who were hurt. When first responders got there, they confirmed that three to four cars were directly involved and asked for a second ambulance to help with the injured. As traffic in the area stopped, rescue teams started trying to get the person who was stuck out of the car.

The reason for the crash is being looked into. Emergency workers stayed at the spot for a long time to make sure people got the right care and clear up the wreckage.

Our thoughts are with the people who were hurt in this accident.

North Chicago’s high-risk intersections and how to handle emergencies

In North Chicago, the area where Waukegan Rd and Buckley Rd meet is a busy spot that sees a lot of neighborhood and commuter traffic. Multi-vehicle accidents in these places often cause big delays and can be very dangerous because of fast speeds and quick lane changes.

Cases of entrapment, like the one described in this event, show how important it is for fire and rescue services to act quickly and help people. When more than one car is involved, it can be hard to figure out what happened and the investigations usually take longer to finish.

There have been more accidents involving multiple cars in Lake County, which is home to North Chicago. Regional data shows that these kinds of accidents tend to happen more often at crossings with wide turning zones and little space between the lanes.

Drivers are reminded to be careful at important intersections and to keep an eye out for cars that stop suddenly or swerve. Giving other drivers plenty of space and yielding at signs can greatly lower the chance of getting into a multi-car pileup.

If you or someone you care about was hurt in a crash involving more than one car, Local Accident Reports can help you get the help and tools you need to move on.

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